How To Fix AJ577 - Formula &1, paramater &2, time &3-&4: Cannot determine calculation mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 577

• Message text: Formula &1, paramater &2, time &3-&4: Cannot determine calculation mode

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.E_FORMULAMOD>calculation mode</> cannot be determined for
the period &V3& to &V4& for the <DS:DE.EFORMULA>formula</> &V1& and the
(input) <DS:DE.EPARNUMBER>parameter</> &V2&.
The time specified refers to UTC time.
The preceding message contains the exact cause of the error.

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?

If you cannot find a solution to the problem using the error
description, please contact SAP.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ577 - Formula &1, paramater &2, time &3-&4: Cannot determine calculation mode ?

  The SAP error message AJ577 indicates that there is an issue with the calculation mode for a formula in the context of a planning application, typically in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation). This error usually arises when the system is unable to determine how to calculate a specific formula due to missing or incorrect parameters.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Parameters: The formula may be referencing parameters that are not defined or are incorrectly set up.
  Incorrect Formula Configuration: The formula itself may be incorrectly configured, leading to ambiguity in how the calculation should be performed.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data that the formula is trying to process, such as missing values or incorrect data types.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the planning model, the system may be confused about which version to use.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data or execute specific calculations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Formula Configuration: Review the formula configuration in the planning model to ensure that all parameters are correctly defined and that the formula logic is valid.
  Validate Parameters: Ensure that all parameters referenced in the formula are correctly set up and available in the context of the calculation.
  Data Validation: Check the underlying data for completeness and correctness. Ensure that all required data is available and in the correct format.
  Review Versioning: If applicable, check the versioning of the planning model to ensure that the correct version is being used.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the formula and access the required data.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools available in SAP to trace the execution of the formula and identify where the failure occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidance on formula creation and parameter management in the specific module you are working with (e.g., SAP BW, SAP BPC).
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.