How To Fix CPE811 - Problem during formula evaluation for base condition '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE - Commodity Pricing Engine

• Message number: 811

• Message text: Problem during formula evaluation for base condition '&1'

What causes this issue?

A problem occurred during commodity pricing formula assembly for base
condition '&V1&' for period from &V3& to &V4&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Contact your pricing expert to check the configuration of commodity
pricing.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE811 - Problem during formula evaluation for base condition '&1' ?

  The SAP error message CPE811 indicates that there is a problem during the evaluation of a formula for a base condition in the context of condition pricing or condition records. This error typically arises in the SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) module when the system encounters an issue while trying to calculate pricing based on the defined conditions.
  Causes of CPE811 Error
  
  Incorrect Formula Syntax: The formula defined for the base condition may have syntax errors or may not be properly structured.
  Missing or Incorrect Condition Records: The condition records that the formula relies on may be missing or incorrectly maintained.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that the formula is trying to evaluate, such as missing master data or incorrect values.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom enhancements or user exits that modify the pricing logic, they may be causing the error.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the condition records, the system may be trying to evaluate an outdated or incorrect version.
  
  Solutions to CPE811 Error
  
  Check Formula Syntax: Review the formula for any syntax errors. Ensure that all operators and functions are correctly used.
  Verify Condition Records: Ensure that all necessary condition records are created and correctly maintained. Check for any missing entries that the formula might depend on.
  Data Validation: Validate the data being used in the pricing procedure. Ensure that all relevant master data (like customer, material, etc.) is correctly maintained.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the pricing logic to identify where the error occurs.
  Review Custom Code: If there are any custom enhancements, review them to ensure they are not interfering with the standard pricing logic.
  Consult Documentation: Check SAP documentation or notes related to the specific formula or condition type for any known issues or updates.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it appears to be a bug or a more complex issue.
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like VK11, VK12, and VK13 to maintain condition records.
  Pricing Procedure: Review the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document to ensure it is correctly configured.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CPE811 error in your SAP system.