How To Fix CPE_IPC513 - CPE period determination rule is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 513

• Message text: CPE period determination rule is not defined

What causes this issue?

An error occurred with the commodity pricing engine (CPE) during FA
procedure determination, formula assembly, formula evaluation, or
formula analysis.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The error occurred with the following object:
Pricing Condition Type, Term Number: &V1&
Source Type: &V2&
Period Determination Rule: &V3&

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE_IPC513 - CPE period determination rule is not defined ?

  The SAP error message CPE_IPC513, which states "CPE period determination rule is not defined," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or Convergent Invoicing (SAP CI) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the billing period for a specific charge or invoice because the necessary rules for period determination have not been configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the period determination rules have not been defined in the system. This can happen if the configuration was not completed during the setup of the Convergent Charging or Invoicing module.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect or incomplete settings in the configuration that prevent the system from determining the appropriate period.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect attributes that are required for period determination.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Period Determination Rules:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for