How To Fix CPE170 - Terms for condition type &1 were not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE - Commodity Pricing Engine

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Terms for condition type &1 were not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE170 - Terms for condition type &1 were not found ?

  The SAP error message CPE170, which states "Terms for condition type &1 were not found," typically occurs in the context of pricing and conditions in SAP, particularly when dealing with sales documents, purchase orders, or other transactions that involve condition types.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Condition Records: The most common cause of this error is that there are no condition records maintained for the specified condition type (denoted by &1) in the system. This means that the system cannot find any pricing or discount information associated with that condition type.
  
  
  Incorrect Condition Type: The condition type specified may be incorrect or not applicable for the transaction being processed.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data, such as missing or incorrect customer/vendor data, material data, or pricing procedures.
  
  
  Pricing Procedure Configuration: The pricing procedure assigned to the document may not include the condition type in question, or the configuration may not be set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Condition Records:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to create or modify condition records for the specified condition type.
  Ensure that the condition records are created for the relevant combination of key fields (e.g., customer, material, sales organization).
  
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to navigate to the configuration settings for pricing. Check the configuration for the pricing procedure and ensure that the condition type is included and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the pricing procedure assigned to the sales area or purchasing organization includes the condition type in question. You can check this in the configuration under Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the customer/vendor and material to ensure that all necessary information is complete and correct.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Data:
  
  If possible, test the transaction with different data to see if the issue persists. This can help identify if the problem is data-specific.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11: Create Condition Record
  VK12: Change Condition Record
  VK13: Display Condition Record
  SPRO: Access to SAP Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and condition types.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider debugging the pricing procedure to see how the system is processing the conditions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CPE170 error and ensure that the necessary condition records are in place for the specified condition type.