How To Fix CPE_IPC553 - No quotation sources defined for CPE term

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 553

• Message text: No quotation sources defined for CPE term

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&

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE_IPC553 - No quotation sources defined for CPE term ?

  The SAP error message CPE_IPC553, which states "No quotation sources defined for CPE term," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any defined quotation sources for a specific CPE (Charging and Pricing Engine) term that you are trying to use.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Quotation Sources: The primary cause of this error is that there are no quotation sources defined for the specific CPE term in the system. Quotation sources are necessary for the system to determine how to charge for a service or product.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the CPE settings or the related pricing configuration.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to the CPE terms or quotation sources.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Quotation Sources:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the CPE terms in SAP CC.
  Ensure that you have defined the necessary quotation sources for the specific CPE term that is causing the error.
  You can do this by going to the relevant configuration area and adding the required quotation sources.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the CPE terms and ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  Verify that the quotation sources are correctly linked to the CPE terms.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Check the master data for any inconsistencies or missing entries related to the CPE terms and quotation sources.
  Ensure that all relevant data is correctly maintained in the system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the CPE terms are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Convergent Charging for detailed information on configuring CPE terms and quotation sources.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.