How To Fix C0608 - Phase &, instr. &: No formula definition found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C0 - PP-PI: Messages for PI Sheet and Syntax Checker

• Message number: 608

• Message text: Phase &, instr. &: No formula definition found

What causes this issue?

The process instruction &V2& for phase &V1& of the process order is
incomplete. It is of type "process data calculation formula" but does
not contain a formula definition. For this reason, the process
instruction cannot be maintained in the PI sheet.

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?

INCLUDE 'NA_HA_TST' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
RESET N1
Check and, if necessary, correct the definition of the formula in the
process order.
INCLUDE 'NA_STREZ_NEU' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
<DS:TRAN.COR2>Change process order</>
INCLUDE 'NA_HA_PROD' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
RESET N1
Errors in the process instruction cannot be corrected for the current
PI sheet.
If necessary, deactivate the process instruction in the PI sheet.
Manually calculate the value.
Manually create the process message to be used for reporting the value.
<DS:TRAN.CO57>Create message</>
INCLUDE 'NA_PLNREZ_HINW' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
<DS:TRAN.C202>Change master recipe</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C0608 - Phase &, instr. &: No formula definition found ?

  The SAP error message C0608, which states "Phase &, instr. &: No formula definition found," typically occurs in the context of process orders or production planning when the system cannot find a formula definition for a specific phase or instruction in a recipe or production process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Formula Definition: The most common cause is that the formula definition for the specified phase or instruction is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the recipe or process order, such as incorrect phase or instruction assignments.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the recipe or process order.
  Transport Issues: If the formula was recently transported from another system (e.g., development to production), it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Formula Definitions: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., C201 for process orders or C202 for recipes) and check if the formula definition exists for the specified phase and instruction.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create or maintain the formula definition.
  
  
  
  Maintain Recipe/Process Order:
  
  Ensure that the recipe or process order is correctly configured with all necessary phases and instructions.
  Verify that all required data is filled in and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the materials involved to ensure that all necessary information is correctly maintained.
  Look for any inconsistencies or missing data that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport included all necessary objects and that they were imported successfully.
  If needed, re-transport the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to this error message, as there may be additional context or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C201 (Create Process Order), C202 (Change Process Order), and C223 (Display Recipe).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error C0608 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the C0608 error in SAP.