How To Fix 88598 - Formula &1 is not used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 598

• Message text: Formula &1 is not used

What causes this issue?

Price formula &V1& is not evaluated because the indicator for the
<DS:DE.J_7LKZPRFM>use price formula</> is no longer active.

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?

Remove the entry from the <DS:DE.J_7LPFORMEL>Price Formula</> field.
Delete all price formulas (Environment -> Price Formulas) before you
deselect the "Use Price Formula" indicator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88598 - Formula &1 is not used ?

  The SAP error message "88598 Formula &1 is not used" typically occurs in the context of SAP's formula management, particularly in the areas of pricing, costing, or material management. This error indicates that a specific formula (identified by &1) is defined in the system but is not being utilized in any relevant application or process.
  Cause:
  
  Unused Formula: The formula has been created but has not been assigned to any pricing procedure, material, or other relevant objects.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the formula is not linked correctly to the necessary processes.
  Data Migration: If data has been migrated from another system, some formulas may not have been properly integrated into the new environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Formula Assignment: Verify if the formula is assigned to the relevant pricing procedure or other necessary components. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in SAP.
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for pricing or costing and ensure that the formula is correctly linked to the appropriate processes.
  Delete or Deactivate Unused Formulas: If the formula is indeed not needed, consider deleting or deactivating it to avoid confusion in the future.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources to understand the specific context in which the formula should be used.
  Testing: After making changes, test the relevant transactions to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the configuration settings) or SE11 (to check the database table for formulas).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your formulas are correctly utilized within the SAP system.