How To Fix CPE121 - Maintain general settings for CPE

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE - Commodity Pricing Engine

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Maintain general settings for CPE

What causes this issue?

The system needs information about the general settings for the
commodity pricing engine.
These settings are not maintained.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Go to Customizing for the commodity pricing engine and maintain the
general settings.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE121 - Maintain general settings for CPE ?

  The SAP error message CPE121, which states "Maintain general settings for CPE," typically occurs in the context of the Customer Project Environment (CPE) within SAP. This error indicates that certain general settings required for the CPE functionality have not been configured or are incomplete.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The general settings for the Customer Project Environment have not been maintained in the system.
  Incomplete Data: Required fields or parameters in the configuration settings are not filled out or are incorrectly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the CPE settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CPE121 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the configuration settings for CPE. This is typically found under:
  
  SPRO ? SAP Reference IMG ? Project System ? Project Management ? Customer Project Environment ? Maintain General Settings.
  
  
  
  
  
  Maintain General Settings:
  
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly. This may include settings related to project types, status profiles, and other relevant parameters.
  Check if there are any mandatory fields that are left blank.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the CPE settings. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation or help files related to the Customer Project Environment for any specific requirements or additional settings that may need to be configured.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CJB1 (Create Project) or CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items) to work with projects in the CPE.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to the CPE functionality.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the general settings for the Customer Project Environment are properly maintained, you should be able to resolve the CPE121 error and continue with your project management activities in SAP.