How To Fix CPE158 - Term &1 of formula &2 for condition type &3 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE - Commodity Pricing Engine

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Term &1 of formula &2 for condition type &3 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE158 - Term &1 of formula &2 for condition type &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CPE158 indicates that there is an issue with a condition formula in the pricing procedure. Specifically, it means that a term (or component) of a formula for a specific condition type does not exist. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when configuring pricing conditions in sales documents, purchase orders, or other transactions that involve pricing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Term: The term referenced in the formula for the specified condition type is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The pricing procedure or condition type may not be correctly configured, leading to references to non-existent terms.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), some terms may not have been included in the transport request.
  Custom Development: If there are custom pricing procedures or condition types, they may not have been properly set up or may reference terms that do not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Formula: Go to the condition type configuration in the SAP system (Transaction code: V/06 for condition types) and verify the formula for the specified condition type. Ensure that all terms referenced in the formula are defined and exist in the system.
  Define Missing Terms: If a term is missing, you may need to create it. This can be done in the condition type configuration or by defining the term in the relevant pricing procedure.
  Review Pricing Procedure: Check the pricing procedure (Transaction code: V/08) to ensure that it is correctly configured and that all terms are properly defined.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific condition type and pricing procedure for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/06: Condition Types
  V/08: Pricing Procedures
  V/02: Change Condition Records
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the pricing procedure to trace where the error occurs and identify the missing term.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CPE158 error and implement a solution to resolve it.