How To Fix CPE286 - Term type needs quotation group

CPE286 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE - Commodity Pricing Engine

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Term type needs quotation group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE286 - Term type needs quotation group ?

  The SAP error message CPE286 ("Term type needs quotation group") typically occurs in the context of configuring or using the SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) application. This error indicates that a term type in a charging or pricing configuration is missing a required quotation group.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a term type is defined without an associated quotation group. In SAP Convergent Charging, quotation groups are used to categorize and manage different pricing terms. If a term type is not linked to a quotation group, the system cannot process it correctly, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CPE286 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Term Type Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the term type that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the term type is correctly defined and that it has an associated quotation group.
  
  
  
  Assign Quotation Group:
  
  If the term type does not have a quotation group assigned, you will need to