How To Fix CPE108 - Specify start and end of fixed period

CPE108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE - Commodity Pricing Engine

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Specify start and end of fixed period

What causes this issue?

The definition of the fixed period is incomplete.

System Response

Period determination using a fixed period can only take place with a
start and end date.

How to fix this error?

Enter a start and end date.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE108 - Specify start and end of fixed period ?

  The SAP error message CPE108 ("Specify start and end of fixed period") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with planning or reporting activities that require a defined time frame. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify a fixed period for the operation you are trying to perform, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date Range: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not specified the start and end dates for the fixed period in the planning or reporting transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning layout or the report that does not allow for a fixed period to be defined.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required fields or may have entered them incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify Dates: Ensure that you enter the start and end dates for the