How To Fix CPE290 - Rule for definition of price fixation option &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE - Commodity Pricing Engine

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Rule for definition of price fixation option &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE290 - Rule for definition of price fixation option &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CPE290 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of price fixation options in the system. Specifically, it means that the rule for the definition of the price fixation option you are trying to use does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The price fixation option you are trying to use has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the configuration tables.
  Incorrect Input: The input provided for the price fixation option may be incorrect or not matching any existing definitions.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for price fixation options in the SAP system. This is typically found in the customizing settings under the relevant module (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Material Management).
  Verify that the price fixation option you are trying to use is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Create/Update Price Fixation Option:
  
  If the option does not exist, you may need to create it. This can usually be done through the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and navigating to the relevant section for price fixation options.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and transported successfully.
  If there are issues, you may need to re-transport the configuration or manually create the missing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to price fixation options for any specific requirements or steps that may have been overlooked.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights or patches if this is a known issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), SE11 (for data dictionary), and SE16 (for table display) to check the underlying tables for price fixation options.
  Tables: Look into relevant tables that store price fixation options, such as TKEP (Price Fixation) or similar tables depending on your specific SAP module.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, check for any user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that might affect the price fixation logic.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CPE290 error and implement a solution.