How To Fix VH166 - A CPF formula cannot be assigned to condition type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VH - SD pricing

• Message number: 166

• Message text: A CPF formula cannot be assigned to condition type &1

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to assign a configurable parameters and formulas
(CPF) formula to a condition type for which the checkbox field
<DS:DE.COND_IS_CPF_ENABLED>CPF-Enabled</> is not selected.

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?

In the Customizing activity <LS>Define Condition Types</> under <LS>
Control Data 2</>, select the checkbox <LS>CPF-Enabled</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VH166 - A CPF formula cannot be assigned to condition type &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VH166 - "A CPF formula cannot be assigned to condition type &1":
  
  Error Message
  VH166: A CPF formula cannot be assigned to condition type &1
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to assign a CPF (Customer Pricing Formula) to a condition type that does not support CPF formulas in SAP Pricing.
  
  CPF formulas are special pricing formulas used in SAP to calculate condition values dynamically.
  Not all condition types are designed to use CPF formulas. Some condition types require standard formulas or other calculation methods.
  The system checks the compatibility of the formula type with the condition type during configuration or pricing procedure assignment.
  If you assign a CPF formula to a condition type that is not configured to accept CPF formulas, the system throws this error.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During pricing procedure configuration or condition type maintenance.
  When assigning a formula to a condition type in transaction V/06 (Condition Types) or related customizing.
  When trying to assign a CPF formula in the pricing procedure or condition records.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the condition type configuration:
  
  Go to transaction V/06 (Change Condition Types).
  Select the condition type &1 (the one mentioned in the error).
  Verify the Formula field and the Formula type assigned.
  Ensure that the condition type is allowed to use CPF formulas.
  
  
  
  Use the correct formula type:
  
  If the condition type does not support CPF formulas, assign a standard formula instead.
  If you need to use a CPF formula, create or use a condition type that supports CPF formulas.
  
  
  
  Adjust the formula assignment:
  
  In the pricing procedure (transaction V/08), check the formula assigned to the condition type.
  Remove or replace the CPF formula with a compatible formula.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP documentation or OSS notes:
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP releases or modules have restrictions or notes related to CPF formulas.
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  CPF (Customer Pricing Formulas) are ABAP routines used to calculate condition values dynamically.
  They are assigned in the formula field of condition types.
  Condition types have a field that defines the formula type (standard, CPF, etc.).
  Using CPF formulas requires knowledge of ABAP and pricing customization.
  Incorrect assignment can lead to pricing errors or system inconsistencies.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VH166 - CPF formula cannot be assigned to condition type &1
  
  
  Cause
  CPF formula assigned to a condition type that does not support CPF formulas
  
  
  Solution
  Assign a compatible formula or use a condition type that supports CPF formulas
  
  
  Transactions
  V/06 (Condition Types), V/08 (Pricing Procedure)
  
  
  Notes
  Check SAP Notes and documentation for CPF formula usage
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying which formula types are allowed for a condition type or how to create CPF formulas, please let me know!