How To Fix /SAPPCE/DPCM1081 - Contractual penalty category &1 does not exist in company code &2

/SAPPCE/DPCM1081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/DPCM1 -

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Contractual penalty category &1 does not exist in company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1081 - Contractual penalty category &1 does not exist in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1081 Contractual penalty category &1 does not exist in company code &2 typically occurs in the context of contract management or penalty processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified contractual penalty category for the given company code.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The specified contractual penalty category (represented by &1) has not been defined or configured in the system for the specified company code (represented by &2).
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the penalty category or company code fields.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or may not have been activated properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for contractual penalties in the SAP system. This is typically found in the customizing settings under the relevant module (e.g., Contract Management).
  Ensure that the penalty category exists