How To Fix CPE_IPC538 - Invalid CPE period determination routine

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 538

• Message text: Invalid CPE period determination routine

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_IPC538 - Invalid CPE period determination routine ?

  The SAP error message CPE_IPC538, which states "Invalid CPE period determination routine," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or SAP Convergent Invoicing (SAP CI) modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the period determination routine used for charging or invoicing processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The period determination routine may not be correctly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect entries in the configuration tables.
  Invalid Routine Reference: The routine being referenced may not exist or may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that the system is trying to process, leading to the inability to determine the correct period.
  Version Mismatch: If there are multiple versions of the configuration or if the system has been upgraded, there may be a mismatch in the expected routines.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings