How To Fix CPE196 - Formula conversion input data for condition type &1 has not been found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE - Commodity Pricing Engine

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Formula conversion input data for condition type &1 has not been found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE196 - Formula conversion input data for condition type &1 has not been found ?

  The SAP error message CPE196 indicates that the system could not find the input data for a specific condition type during the formula conversion process. This typically occurs in the context of pricing or condition records in SAP, particularly when using condition types that rely on formulas for calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Condition Records: The most common cause is that there are no condition records maintained for the specified condition type (&1) in the relevant pricing procedure.
  Incorrect Configuration: The condition type may not be properly configured in the pricing procedure or may not be assigned to the relevant sales document type.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from finding the necessary input data.
  Formula Logic Issues: If the condition type uses a formula, there may be issues with the formula logic itself, such as missing parameters or incorrect references.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) and check if the condition records for the specified condition type exist.
  If they do not exist, create the necessary condition records.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Use transaction code V/08 to review the pricing procedure and ensure that the condition type is correctly configured and assigned to the appropriate sales document type.
  Ensure that the condition type is active and has the correct access sequence.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Check the master data (e.g., customer master, material master) to ensure that all necessary data is maintained and consistent.
  Ensure that the relevant sales organization, distribution channel, and other parameters are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Examine Formula Logic:
  
  If the condition type uses a formula, review the formula logic in transaction code V/76 (Maintain Condition Formula) to ensure that all required parameters are correctly defined and that there are no errors in the formula.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the pricing procedure to identify where the failure occurs. This may require technical expertise.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11, VK12: Create/Change Condition Records
  V/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures
  V/76: Maintain Condition Formula
  
  
  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 or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CPE196 error message in SAP.