How To Fix CPE_IPC557 - Invalid formula evaluation routine

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 557

• Message text: Invalid formula evaluation 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: &V1&
Formula Evaluation Routine: &V2&

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE_IPC557 - Invalid formula evaluation routine ?

  The SAP error message CPE_IPC557, which indicates "Invalid formula evaluation routine," typically arises in the context of SAP's Integrated Planning (IPC) or other planning-related functionalities. This error suggests that there is an issue with the formula or routine that is being used to evaluate a certain calculation or planning scenario.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Formula Syntax: The formula defined in the planning application may have syntax errors or may not conform to the expected format.
  Missing or Incorrectly Defined Routines: The evaluation routine that is supposed to process the formula may not be defined correctly or may be missing altogether.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types used in the formula may not match the expected types, leading to evaluation failures.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the planning model or formula, there may be inconsistencies between them.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the planning application may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in