How To Fix CPE289 - Quotation rule &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE - Commodity Pricing Engine

• Message number: 289

• Message text: Quotation rule &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE289 - Quotation rule &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CPE289, which states "Quotation rule &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of pricing or quotation processes within SAP, particularly in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module or in Sales and Distribution (SD). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific quotation rule that is referenced in the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Quotation Rule: The most common cause is that the quotation rule specified (denoted by &1 in the error message) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The quotation rule may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the quotation rule.
  Incorrect Input: The quotation rule might have been incorrectly entered in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Quotation Rules: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in SPRO) and check if the quotation rule exists. You can navigate to:
  
  SPRO > SAP Reference IMG > Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control > Define Quotation Rules.
  
  
  If the rule does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Quotation Rule:
  
  If the quotation rule is missing, you can create a new one or modify an existing one to meet your requirements.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion:
  
  If the quotation rule was recently deleted, you may need to restore it or create a new one with the same parameters.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the quotation rules.
  
  
  
  Validate Input:
  
  Double-check the input in the transaction to ensure that the quotation rule is entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing quotation rules.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or VA21 for creating quotations to navigate to the relevant areas.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CPE289 error and ensure that the necessary quotation rules are in place for your transactions.