How To Fix CPE182 - Error in period determination data for term &1 of condition type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE - Commodity Pricing Engine

• Message number: 182

• Message text: Error in period determination data for term &1 of condition type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE182 - Error in period determination data for term &1 of condition type &2 ?

  The SAP error message CPE182 indicates that there is an issue with the period determination data for a specific term associated with a condition type in the pricing procedure. This error typically arises in the context of pricing in sales documents, where the system is unable to determine the correct period for a condition record.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Condition Records: The condition records for the specified condition type may not be maintained correctly or may be missing entirely.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the pricing procedure or the condition type may not be set up properly, leading to issues in period determination.
  Invalid Periods: The periods defined for the condition type may not align with the transaction dates or may be outside the valid range.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that affect the period determination.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the condition records for the specified condition type and term. Ensure that they are maintained correctly and that the validity periods are set appropriately.
  Use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to review and update the records.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document. Ensure that the condition type is included in the pricing procedure and that the period determination settings are correct.
  Use transaction code V/08 to review and modify the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Validate Periods:
  
  Ensure that the periods defined for the condition type are valid and that they cover the dates relevant to the transaction.
  Check the configuration for the period determination in the condition type settings.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data (e.g., customer master, material master) to ensure that there are no inconsistencies that could affect pricing.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the pricing procedure to identify where the error occurs. This may require technical expertise.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11, VK12: For maintaining condition records.
  V/08: For reviewing and modifying pricing procedures.
  V/06: For maintaining condition types.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and condition types.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the CPE182 error in your SAP system.