How To Fix CE542 - Formula & (in method &) is not released yet

CE542 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 542

• Message text: Formula & (in method &) is not released yet

What causes this issue?

The formula &V1& does not yet have the status "active". For this
reason, a warning message is displayed when you use this formula for
the calculation of standard values.
The formula &V1& is used in method &V2& as the basic formula or as a
characteristic origin.

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 desired, change the status of formula &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE542 - Formula & (in method &) is not released yet ?

  The SAP error message CE542, which states "Formula & (in method &) is not released yet," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost planning or product costing. This error indicates that a specific formula or method that is being referenced in a calculation or planning process has not been released for use.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unreleased Formula/Method: The formula or method you are trying to use has not been released in the system. This can happen if the formula is still in a development or testing phase and has not been approved for production use.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the formula or method.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the formula from being released or used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release the Formula/Method:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction code KSS3 for cost planning).
  Check the status of the