How To Fix C0624 - Phase &, proc. instruction &: Error in formula &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 624

• Message text: Phase &, proc. instruction &: Error in formula &

What causes this issue?

The process instruction &V2& for phase &V1& of the process order is a
process data calculation formula. However, the formula defined for the
calculation contains an error. For this reason, the desired value
cannot be calculated.

System Response

In the calculation log, the message currently selected is succeded by
another message containing more detailed information on the error.

How to fix this error?

RESET N1
Read the next message in the log to obtain more detailed information
about the error.
You can correct the error in the following ways:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

<ZH>In the case of PI sheets with test function:</>
Correct the definition of the formula in process instruction &V2& for
phase &V1& of the process order.
Create a new control recipe and maintain the corresponding PI sheet.
<ZH>In the case of productive PI sheets:</>
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 C0624 - Phase &, proc. instruction &: Error in formula & ?

  The SAP error message C0624, which states "Phase &, proc. instruction &: Error in formula &," typically occurs during the execution of a process in SAP, particularly in the context of production planning or material requirements planning (MRP). This error indicates that there is an issue with a formula used in the calculation of certain values, such as costs, quantities, or other parameters.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Formula Configuration: The formula used in the process instruction may be incorrectly defined or may reference invalid fields or parameters.
  Missing Data: Required data for the formula may be missing or not properly maintained in the system.
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch in data types (e.g., trying to perform arithmetic operations on non-numeric fields).
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the system, they may be causing the formula to fail.
  Version Compatibility: The error may arise due to compatibility issues between different versions of SAP or between different modules.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Formula Configuration: Review the formula configuration in the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction codes like C223 for process instructions) to ensure that it is correctly defined.
  Validate Data: Ensure that all necessary data is present and correctly maintained in the system. Check for missing master data or transactional data that the formula relies on.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution of the process to identify where the error occurs and what specific data is causing the issue.
  Review Custom Code: If there are any custom enhancements, review the code to ensure it does not interfere with standard processes or formulas.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C223 (for process instructions) and C201 (for routing) to check configurations.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error C0624 in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the C0624 error and implement an appropriate solution.