How To Fix CPE221 - &1 ist a must entry (Condition type &2, Term &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE - Commodity Pricing Engine

• Message number: 221

• Message text: &1 ist a must entry (Condition type &2, Term &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE221 - &1 ist a must entry (Condition type &2, Term &3) ?

  The SAP error message CPE221 indicates that a required entry is missing for a specific condition type in a pricing procedure. This error typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in sales documents, purchase orders, or other related transactions where condition types are used to determine pricing.
  Cause:
  The error message CPE221 occurs when:
  
  A mandatory condition type (denoted as &2) is not filled in for a specific term (denoted as &3) in the pricing procedure.
  The condition type is defined as a required entry in the pricing procedure configuration, but the system does not find a value for it in the document being processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CPE221 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/08 (for sales) or M/08 (for purchasing) to review the pricing procedure configuration.
  Identify the condition type that is causing the error and check its settings to confirm that it is marked as a required entry.
  
  
  
  Review the Document:
  
  Open the sales document, purchase order, or relevant transaction where the error occurred.
  Check the pricing conditions tab to see if the required condition type is missing.
  If it is missing, you may need to enter a value for that condition type.
  
  
  
  Maintain Condition Records:
  
  If the condition type requires condition records (e.g., discounts, surcharges), ensure that the necessary condition records are maintained in the system.
  Use transaction code VK11 to create or maintain condition records for the relevant condition type.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the required condition types or their configuration, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who specializes in pricing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Condition Types: These are used in SAP to define how prices, discounts, and surcharges are calculated in sales and purchasing documents.
  Pricing Procedure: This is a sequence of condition types that determine the final price of a product or service in a transaction.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures for Sales
  M/08: Maintain Pricing Procedures for Purchasing
  VK11: Create Condition Records
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific condition type or pricing procedure.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CPE221 error in your SAP system.