How To Fix 61852 - Calculation Data must be cleared before changing Calculation Rule.

61852 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 852

• Message text: Calculation Data must be cleared before changing Calculation Rule.

What causes this issue?

Calculation Data must be cleared before changing the Calculation Rule on
header level.

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?

Please clear all Calculation Data for your planning calendar manually
and save it. Then try to change your Calculation Rule again.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61852 - Calculation Data must be cleared before changing Calculation Rule. ?

  The SAP error message 61852, "Calculation Data must be cleared before changing Calculation Rule," typically occurs in the context of SAP's pricing or calculation procedures, particularly in modules like SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) or SAP MM (Materials Management). This error indicates that there is existing calculation data that needs to be cleared before you can change the calculation rule associated with a pricing procedure or similar configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Calculation Data: The error arises when there are existing calculations or results that are dependent on the current calculation rule. SAP requires that all dependent data be cleared to ensure data integrity and consistency.
  Configuration Changes: Attempting to change a calculation rule while there are still active transactions or data that rely on the current rule.
  Incomplete Data Clearing: Sometimes, the data may not have been fully cleared, or there may be pending transactions that are still referencing the old calculation rule.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this