How To Fix CPE_IPC416 - Quotation group &1 is not valid on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE_IPC - CPE: Message Class for Pricing Engine Part

• Message number: 416

• Message text: Quotation group &1 is not valid on &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE_IPC416 - Quotation group &1 is not valid on &2 ?

  The SAP error message CPE_IPC416 indicates that there is an issue with the quotation group specified in the system. This error typically arises in the context of pricing and sales processes, particularly when working with the SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or SAP Convergent Invoicing (SAP CI) modules.
  Cause:
  The error message "Quotation group &1 is not valid on &2" suggests that:
  
  The quotation group specified (represented by &1) is either not defined in the system or is not valid for the date or context specified (represented by &2).
  The quotation group may have been deleted, or it may not be active for the specified time period.
  There could be a mismatch between the quotation group and the relevant configuration settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Quotation Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the quotation group exists and is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the quotation group is active and valid for the date specified in the error message.
  
  
  
  Validate Date Context:
  
  Check the date context (the date represented by &2) to ensure that it falls within the valid range for the quotation group.
  If the quotation group is time-sensitive, ensure that the date you are trying to use it is within the valid period.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data related to the quotation group is correctly maintained. This includes checking any dependencies or related configurations that might affect the validity of the quotation group.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the quotation group and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration) or SE11 (for data dictionary) to check the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify quotation groups.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.