How To Fix CPE199 - Term &1: Define either period determination or fixed period

CPE199 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE - Commodity Pricing Engine

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Term &1: Define either period determination or fixed period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE199 - Term &1: Define either period determination or fixed period ?

  The SAP error message CPE199, which states "Term &1: Define either period determination or fixed period," typically occurs in the context of configuring terms of payment or payment schedules in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires either a period determination method or a fixed period to be defined for the specified term.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A payment term (identified by &1) is being used in a transaction, but it lacks the necessary configuration.
  The system expects either a period determination (which defines how payment periods are calculated) or a fixed period (which specifies a set period for payments) to be defined for that payment term.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to configure the payment term correctly in the SAP system. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO ? SAP Reference IMG ? Financial Accounting ? Accounts Receivable