How To Fix CPE_INTERFACE143 - Term not found for Term Surcharge record of key &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE_INTERFACE - CPE IInterface Message Class

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Term not found for Term Surcharge record of key &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE_INTERFACE143 - Term not found for Term Surcharge record of key & ?

  The SAP error message CPE_INTERFACE143 indicates that a term (specifically a surcharge term) could not be found in the system for a given key. This error typically arises in the context of pricing or billing processes where surcharge terms are defined but not properly configured or missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Term Definition: The surcharge term that is being referenced does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or the term not being created.
  Incorrect Key: The key being used to reference the surcharge term may be incorrect or not properly formatted.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, some surcharge terms may not have been transferred correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the surcharge term.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Term Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually under the pricing or billing module) and verify that the surcharge term is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the term is active and properly linked to the relevant pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Verify Key:
  
  Double-check the key being used in the transaction or program that is generating the error. Ensure it matches the expected format and value for the surcharge term.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Terms:
  
  If the term does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for pricing or billing.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues:
  
  If this error occurred after a data migration, review the migration logs and ensure that all necessary surcharge terms were included in the migration process.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the surcharge term.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring surcharge terms and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like V/08 (for pricing procedures) or V/06 (for condition types) to check and configure surcharge terms.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.