How To Fix CPE_ERP605 - Invalid price unit (zero) returned from partner &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE_ERP - CPE - Messages for ERP

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Invalid price unit (zero) returned from partner &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE_ERP605 - Invalid price unit (zero) returned from partner &1 ?

  The SAP error message CPE_ERP605 Invalid price unit (zero) returned from partner &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP's integration with external systems, particularly when dealing with pricing and order management. This error indicates that the system received a price unit of zero from a partner system, which is not valid for processing.
  Cause:
  
  
  Zero Price Unit: The primary cause of this error is that the partner system (indicated by &1) is returning a price unit of zero. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect configuration in the partner system.
  Data entry errors where the price unit was not set or was mistakenly set to zero.
  Issues with the pricing conditions or master data in the SAP system or the partner system.
  
  
  
  Integration Issues: There may be issues in the integration setup between SAP and the partner system, leading to incorrect data being transmitted.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The material or product master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to a situation where the price unit is not defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner System Configuration: 
  
  Verify the configuration in the partner system to ensure that the price unit is correctly defined and not set to zero.
  Ensure that the data being sent from the partner system is valid and complete.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data in SAP to ensure that the price unit is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the pricing conditions are set up correctly in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Integration Monitoring:
  
  Monitor the integration logs to identify any discrepancies or errors in the data being exchanged between SAP and the partner system.
  Use transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) to check for any related error messages.
  
  
  
  Error Handling:
  
  Implement error handling in the integration process to catch and manage cases where invalid data is received.
  Consider adding validation checks in the partner system to prevent zero price units from being sent.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or the support team for the partner system for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME23N (Display Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and others that may help in diagnosing the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to CPE_ERP605 for any known issues or fixes.
  Integration Tools: If using middleware (like SAP PI/PO or SAP CPI), check the mappings and transformations to ensure that the data is being processed correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.