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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 and Accounts Payable ? Business Transactions ? Incoming Invoices/Credit Memos ? Define Terms of Payment.
  
  
  
  
  
  Define the Payment Term:
  
  Locate the payment term that corresponds to the error message (the term identified by &1).
  Check if either a period determination or a fixed period is defined.
  If neither is defined, you will need to set one of them:
  
  Period Determination: This can be set up to calculate payment periods based on specific criteria (e.g., invoice date).
  Fixed Period: This can be set to a specific number of days (e.g., 30 days after the invoice date).
  
  
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After saving, test the payment term in a transaction to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBB8 to directly access the payment terms configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring payment terms and understanding the implications of period determination and fixed periods.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CPE199 error and ensure that your payment terms are correctly configured in SAP.