How To Fix AJ589 - No calculation mode for formula &1, parameter &2, event &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 589

• Message text: No calculation mode for formula &1, parameter &2, event &3

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.E_FORMULAMOD>calculation mode</> for timepoint &V3& cannot
be determined for <DS:DE.EFORMULA>formula</> &V1& and (input)
<DS:DE.EPARNUMBER>parameter</> &V2&.
The specified time refers to UTC time.

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?

An internal error has occurred.
INCLUDE ISU_SAP OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ589 - No calculation mode for formula &1, parameter &2, event &3 ?

  The SAP error message AJ589 indicates that there is an issue with a calculation formula in the context of the SAP system, specifically related to the absence of a calculation mode for a given formula, parameter, and event. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly in Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other areas where formulas are used for calculations.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Calculation Mode: The error suggests that the system cannot find a defined calculation mode for the specified formula. This could be due to:
  
  The formula not being properly configured in the system.
  The calculation mode not being assigned to the formula.
  The parameter or event being incorrectly defined or not existing in the system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the calculation formulas in the relevant module.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the master data or transaction data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Formula Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., transaction code OKB9 for CO-PA).
  Verify that the formula in question is correctly defined and that a calculation mode is assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Review Parameters and Events:
  
  Ensure that the parameters and events referenced in the error message are correctly defined and exist in the system.
  Check if there are any recent changes made to the parameters or events that could have led to this issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific module you are working with to understand the expected configuration for formulas.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If possible, create a test scenario to replicate the issue and see if you can identify the specific conditions that lead to the error.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and parameters, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OKB9 (for CO-PA) or other related transaction codes for formula management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the AJ589 error and implement a solution to resolve it.