How To Fix CPE160 - Formula for condition type &1 was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE - Commodity Pricing Engine

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Formula for condition type &1 was not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE160 - Formula for condition type &1 was not found ?

  The SAP error message CPE160, which states "Formula for condition type &1 was not found," typically occurs in the context of pricing or condition records in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a formula associated with a specific condition type during the pricing procedure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Formula: The most common cause is that the formula for the specified condition type has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The condition type may not be properly configured in the pricing procedure.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the formula might not have been included in the transport.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the formula.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/06 (for condition types) and check if the condition type in question is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the formula is assigned to the condition type.
  
  
  
  Define the Formula:
  
  If the formula is missing, you can define it using transaction code V/07 (for condition formulas).
  Create or modify the formula as needed for the specific condition type.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the relevant sales document type using transaction code V/08.
  Ensure that the condition type is included in the pricing procedure and that it is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport request included all necessary objects, including the formula.
  If needed, re-transport the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify condition types and formulas.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the pricing procedure again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/06: Condition Types
  V/07: Condition Formulas
  V/08: Pricing Procedures
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and condition types.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CPE160 error and ensure that the pricing procedure functions correctly.