How To Fix CPE_ERP144 - Quantity in PO price is not allowed for batches or commodities

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE_ERP - CPE - Messages for ERP

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Quantity in PO price is not allowed for batches or commodities

What causes this issue?

You entered a quantity in the <LS>Qty in PO Price Unit</> (Quantity in
Purchase Order Price Unit) field.

System Response

The system does not support the use of the <LS>Qty in PO Price Unit</>
field when using the commodities pricing engine (CPE) or when using
batches.

How to fix this error?

Do not enter a value in the <LS>Qty in PO Price Unit</> field.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE_ERP144 - Quantity in PO price is not allowed for batches or commodities ?

  The SAP error message CPE_ERP144 indicates that there is an issue with the quantity in the purchase order (PO) price for batches or commodities. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or process a purchase order that involves batch-managed materials or commodities, and the system does not allow the specified quantity in the price field.
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management: The material is batch-managed, and the system expects a specific handling of quantities and pricing.
  Commodity Pricing: The pricing conditions for commodities may not allow for the quantity specified in the PO.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or purchasing info records that restrict the use of certain pricing methods for batch-managed materials or commodities.
  Incorrect PO Entry: The user may have entered an incorrect quantity or price in the purchase order that does not comply with the system's requirements.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify the settings in the material master for the affected material. Ensure that batch management is correctly configured and that the pricing conditions are appropriate for the material type.
  Review Purchase Order: Double-check the purchase order for any discrepancies in the quantity and price fields. Ensure that the quantities are appropriate for batch-managed materials.
  Adjust Pricing Conditions: If the material is a commodity, review the pricing conditions in the purchasing info record or the condition records to ensure they allow for the specified quantity.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling batch-managed materials and commodities in purchase orders.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance. They may provide insights based on your specific configuration and setup.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in SAP and the implications for purchasing and inventory management.
  Material Master Data: Familiarize yourself with the fields and settings in the material master that affect purchasing and pricing.
  Purchasing Info Records: Review how purchasing info records are set up and how they interact with purchase orders and pricing conditions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.