How To Fix CPE_IPC426 - No used evaluation key date for quotation forecast determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 426

• Message text: No used evaluation key date for quotation forecast determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE_IPC426 - No used evaluation key date for quotation forecast determined ?

  The SAP error message CPE_IPC426 indicates that there is no valid evaluation key date for the quotation forecast that can be determined. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Integrated Planning and Forecasting functionalities, particularly when dealing with demand planning and forecasting in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module or similar environments.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Evaluation Key Date: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find a valid evaluation key date for the quotation forecast. This could be due to:
  
  The evaluation key date not being defined in the system.
  The key date being outside the range of available data.
  Incorrect configuration or settings in the planning area or planning book.
  
  
  
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data, such as missing or incomplete records that are required for the forecast calculation.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: The planning area or planning book may not be correctly set up to handle the quotation forecasts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Evaluation Key Date: Ensure that the evaluation key date is correctly defined and falls within the range of available data. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant planning book or area and checking the settings for the evaluation key date.
  Verifying that the date is not in the past or future beyond the available data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration of the planning area and planning book:
  
  Ensure that the planning area is set up to handle quotation forecasts.
  Verify that the necessary key figures and characteristics are included in the planning book.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity: Ensure that the data required for the forecast is complete and accurate:
  
  Check for missing or incomplete records in the master data or transaction data that may affect the forecast.
  Run data consistency checks if available.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using. There may be specific notes or patches that address this issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to planning and forecasting, such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/MC62 (for key figure settings).
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation on SAP APO and demand planning to better understand how evaluation key dates work and how to configure them properly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.