How To Fix CPE_IPC578 - Formula &1 in Customizing for condition type &2 on &3 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 578

• Message text: Formula &1 in Customizing for condition type &2 on &3 not found

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:
Formula ID: &V1&
Condition Type: &V2&
Date: &V3&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE_IPC578 - Formula &1 in Customizing for condition type &2 on &3 not found ?

  The SAP error message CPE_IPC578 indicates that there is an issue with a formula that is not found in the customizing settings for a specific condition type. This error typically arises in the context of pricing or condition management within the SAP system, particularly in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module or similar areas where condition types and formulas are used.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Formula: The formula specified for the condition type is not defined in the system. This could happen if the formula was deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The condition type may be incorrectly configured, pointing to a formula that does not exist.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the formula may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the formula.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Formula Definition:
  
  Go to the customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant area where the formula should be defined.
  Verify if the formula exists for the specified condition type. If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Formula:
  
  If the formula is missing, create a new formula that meets the requirements for the condition type.
  Ensure that the formula is correctly linked to the condition type in the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for the condition type to ensure that it is correctly set up to reference the appropriate formula.
  Make sure that all necessary settings are in place for the condition type to function properly.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the formula was included in the transport request.
  If it was not included, you may need to transport the formula from the source system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the formula and the condition type.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to adjust the user roles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like V/06 (for condition types) and V/07 (for condition formula) to navigate to the relevant settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on condition types and formulas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CPE_IPC578 error and ensure that the necessary formulas are correctly defined and linked to the appropriate condition types in your SAP system.