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

VH166 - Overview

• 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