How To Fix CPE157 - Formula &1 not valid for condition type &2 on &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE - Commodity Pricing Engine

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Formula &1 not valid for condition type &2 on &3

What causes this issue?

The formula id &V1& is not a valid entry for condition type &V2& on
&V3&.

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?

Choose another formula ID or check your Customizing settings for
commodity pricing engine (CPE) formulas.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE157 - Formula &1 not valid for condition type &2 on &3 ?

  The SAP error message CPE157 indicates that there is an issue with a formula associated with a specific condition type in the pricing procedure. The message typically appears in the context of pricing conditions in sales documents, such as sales orders or quotations.
  Cause:
  The error message CPE157 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid Formula: The formula defined for the condition type is not valid or has not been properly defined in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The condition type may not be configured correctly in the pricing procedure.
  Incorrect Condition Records: There may be incorrect or missing condition records for the specified condition type.
  Incompatibility: The formula may not be compatible with the condition type being used in the pricing procedure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CPE157 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Formula:
  
  Go to the condition type configuration in the SAP system (Transaction code: V/06).
  Verify that the formula assigned to the condition type is valid and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the condition type is properly configured in the pricing procedure (Transaction code: V/08).
  Check if the condition type is assigned to the correct pricing procedure and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Examine Condition Records:
  
  Use Transaction code: VK11 or VK12 to check the condition records for the specific condition type.
  Ensure that the necessary condition records exist and are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  Try creating a sales document with different combinations of items or conditions to see if the error persists.
  This can help identify if the issue is related to specific data or configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the condition type and formula in question.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/06: Change Condition Type
  V/08: Change Pricing Procedure
  VK11: Create Condition Record
  VK12: Change Condition Record
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to the CPE157 error.
  
  
  Pricing Procedure: Understanding how pricing procedures work in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to condition types and formulas.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the CPE157 error in your SAP system.