How To Fix CPE198 - Period determination rule &1 not valid on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE - Commodity Pricing Engine

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Period determination rule &1 not valid on &2

What causes this issue?

The period determination rule &V1& is not a valid entry on &V2&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Choose another period determination rule or check your Customizing
settings for period determination rules in the commodity pricing engine
(CPE).

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE198 - Period determination rule &1 not valid on &2 ?

  The SAP error message CPE198, which states "Period determination rule &1 not valid on &2," typically occurs in the context of period determination in SAP Controlling (CO) or Financial Accounting (FI) modules. This error indicates that the specified period determination rule is not valid for the given context, which could be related to a specific transaction, posting, or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Period Determination Rule: The period determination rule specified (represented by &1) is not defined or is not applicable for the specified object (represented by &2).
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the controlling area, company code, or other relevant settings that leads to the rule being deemed invalid.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) may not be set up correctly, leading to the error.
  Period Status: The period in question may be closed or not open for posting, which can also trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for period determination in the relevant module (CO or FI).
  Ensure that the period determination rule is correctly defined and assigned to the relevant objects (like company codes, controlling areas, etc.).
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify that all necessary master data is correctly set up and that the period determination rule is applicable to the master data in question.
  
  
  
  Open Periods:
  
  Check the status of the posting period. Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open for posting. You can do this in the transaction code OB52 (for FI) or similar transactions for CO.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to period determination rules to ensure that you are using the correct rules for your specific scenario.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the transaction to see where the error is being triggered. This may require assistance from a technical consultant.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB52 (for managing posting periods), OKEQ (for controlling area settings), and others that may be relevant to your configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on period determination rules and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CPE198 error and implement a solution to resolve it.