How To Fix CPE406 - Price type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE - Commodity Pricing Engine

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Price type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE406 - Price type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CPE406 "Price type &1 does not exist" typically occurs in the context of pricing procedures, particularly when dealing with condition records in SAP's Sales and Distribution (SD) module or in the Material Management (MM) module. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a price type that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Price Type: The specified price type (denoted by &1 in the error message) has not been created in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The pricing procedure may not be correctly configured to include the specified price type.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data (like customer master, material master, etc.) may reference a price type that is not defined.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have included the necessary price type definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Price Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration path for pricing.
  Ensure that the price type in question is defined in the pricing procedure.
  If it is missing, you may need to create it or adjust the pricing procedure to include it.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to check if the condition records for the price type exist.
  If they do not exist, create the necessary condition records for the price type.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the relevant master data (customer, material, etc.) to ensure that they are correctly set up and do not reference a non-existent price type.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If needed, re-transport the missing configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to pricing procedures and price types for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  VK11, VK12: Condition Maintenance
  V/08: Pricing Procedure Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional solutions.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify pricing configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.