How To Fix CPE258 - Part of Formula &1 not found in customizing, valid on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE - Commodity Pricing Engine

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Part of Formula &1 not found in customizing, valid on &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE258 - Part of Formula &1 not found in customizing, valid on &2 ?

  The SAP error message CPE258 indicates that a part of a formula referenced in your configuration is not found in the customizing settings. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when a formula is being evaluated, and one of its components is missing or incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Formula Component: The specific part of the formula (indicated by &1) is not defined in the customizing settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The formula may reference a component that has been deleted or not properly set up in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from another system, some components may not have been included or may not exist in the target system.
  Versioning Issues: The formula may be valid in one version of the system but not in another due to changes in customizing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Customizing Settings: Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., transaction code KEDR for CO-PA) and verify that the formula and all its components are correctly defined.
  Define Missing Components: If the component is indeed missing, you will need to create or define it in the customizing settings.
  Review Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure all necessary components were included and correctly transported.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific formula and its components to ensure you have the correct setup.
  Testing: After making changes, test the formula again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KEDR (for CO-PA) or KEDR (for CO-PA) to access the formula settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific formula or error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar cases encountered by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP CO or CO-PA.