How To Fix CPE185 - Term &1: Term type &2 needs term rule or calculation and per. det. rule

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE - Commodity Pricing Engine

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Term &1: Term type &2 needs term rule or calculation and per. det. rule

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE185 - Term &1: Term type &2 needs term rule or calculation and per. det. rule ?

  The SAP error message CPE185 indicates that there is an issue with a specific term in the payroll processing. The message reads: "Term &1: Term type &2 needs term rule or calculation and per. det. rule." This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when the system expects a term rule or calculation for a specific term type but cannot find it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Term Rule: The term type specified in the error message does not have an associated term rule defined in the system.
  Missing Calculation Rule: The calculation rule that should be applied to the term type is not defined or is incorrectly configured.
  Missing Period Determination Rule: The period determination rule that is necessary for processing the term is not set up.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the payroll schema or the specific term type settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Term Rules: Go to the configuration settings for the payroll schema and check if the term type specified in the error message has an associated term rule. If not, you will need to create or assign a term rule.
  
  
  Define Calculation Rules: Ensure that there is a calculation rule defined for the term type. If it is missing, you will need to create a calculation rule that corresponds to the term type.
  
  
  Set Up Period Determination Rules: Verify that the period determination rule is correctly set up for the term type. If it is missing, you will need to create or assign a period determination rule.
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema: Check the payroll schema to ensure that it is correctly configured to handle the term type in question. Look for any inconsistencies or missing links in the schema.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring term types, rules, and payroll processing.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error is resolved and that the payroll processes correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PE01 (Schema Maintenance), PE02 (Rules Maintenance), or PE04 (Table Maintenance) to access and modify the relevant configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP payroll expert for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the CPE185 error message in your SAP system.