How To Fix CPE_IPC528 - CPE surcharge rule is not defined

CPE_IPC528 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 528

• Message text: CPE surcharge 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&
Surcharge Rule: &V2&

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE_IPC528 - CPE surcharge rule is not defined ?

  The SAP error message CPE_IPC528, which states "CPE surcharge rule is not defined," typically occurs in the context of SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or SAP Convergent Invoicing (SAP CI). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined surcharge rule for a specific charging or invoicing scenario.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Surcharge Rule: The most common cause is that the surcharge rule has not been defined in the system for the specific product or service being charged.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the charging or invoicing process.
  Incorrect Product/Service Setup: The product or service may not be correctly linked to a surcharge rule.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from applying the surcharge rule.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Surcharge Rule:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in SAP CC or CI.
  Define the necessary surcharge rules that apply to the relevant products or services.
  Ensure that