How To Fix /NFM/CA218 - Rates were not determined using reference

/NFM/CA218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /NFM/CA -

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Rates were not determined using reference

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/NFM/CA218 - Details

• The SAP error message /NFM/CA218 Rates were not determined using reference typically occurs in the context of the SAP Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) module, particularly when dealing with rental agreements, contracts, or pricing conditions. This error indicates that the system was unable to determine the necessary rates for a transaction based on the reference data provided.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Rate Configuration: The required rate or pricing condition may not be configured in the system for the specific reference you are using.
  Incorrect Reference Data: The reference data (e.g., contract, agreement, or pricing condition) may not be correctly set up or may not exist.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that prevent the system from determining the rates.
  Invalid Time Period: The rates may not be valid for the time period in which the transaction is being processed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access