How To Fix CACS_BR029 - The status of formula &1 is deleted/obsolete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACS_BR - Business Rule Editor: Messages for Business Rule Editor

• Message number: 029

• Message text: The status of formula &1 is deleted/obsolete

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to access a formula which has been deleted or marked
as obsolete.

System Response

If a formula has the status <ZK>Deleted</>, <ZK>Marked For Deletion</>
or <ZK>Marked As Obsolete</>, it is no longer valid and the system
cannot access it.

How to fix this error?

You can try to reactivate the formula, or use a valid formula which has
been assigned through the tool level parameter of the object type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACS_BR029 - The status of formula &1 is deleted/obsolete ?

  The SAP error message CACS_BR029 indicates that the status of a formula is either deleted or obsolete. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or similar modules where formulas are used for pricing, calculations, or other business logic.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Formula: The formula you are trying to use has been deleted from the system.
  Obsolete Formula: The formula exists but has been marked as obsolete, meaning it is no longer valid for use in calculations or processes.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration or setup of the formulas in the system.
  Versioning: If the system uses versioning for formulas, you might be trying to access a version that is no longer active.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Formula Status: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or configuration area in SAP where formulas are managed.
  Verify the status of the formula in question. If it is marked as deleted or obsolete, you will need to either restore it (if deleted) or create a new version of the formula.
  
  
  
  Create a New Formula: 
  
  If the formula is obsolete, you may need to create a new formula that meets your requirements. Ensure that it is properly activated and not marked as obsolete.
  
  
  
  Update References: 
  
  If other objects (like pricing procedures, rules, etc.) reference the obsolete or deleted formula, update those references to point to the new or active formula.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help resources related to formula management in your specific version of SAP to understand the implications of deleting or marking formulas as obsolete.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: 
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or linked objects that might be affected by the deletion or obsolescence of the formula.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is impacting critical business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to formula management in SAP CC, such as CACS_FORMULA or similar, depending on your version.
  Change Logs: Check change logs or audit trails to see when the formula was marked as deleted or obsolete and understand the context.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify formulas in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the CACS_BR029 error and restore functionality to your SAP environment.