How To Fix CPE305 - No formula data found in object buffer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE - Commodity Pricing Engine

• Message number: 305

• Message text: No formula data found in object buffer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE305 - No formula data found in object buffer ?

  The SAP error message CPE305, which states "No formula data found in object buffer," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Costing or similar modules where formula data is required for calculations. This error indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the necessary formula data from the object buffer, which is a temporary storage area used by SAP to speed up data access.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Formula Data: The formula data for the specific object (e.g., material, cost estimate) may not be maintained or is missing in the system.
  Buffer Issues: The object buffer may not have been populated correctly, or the data may have been cleared or not yet loaded.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the formula data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the costing or formula setup that prevent the system from retrieving the data.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that affect the retrieval of formula data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Formula Data: Verify that the formula data is correctly maintained for the relevant object. This can be done by checking the material master or the relevant costing views.
  Refresh Object Buffer: You can try to refresh the object buffer by executing the transaction code SE14 (Database Utility) and selecting the option to "Delete Buffer" for the relevant tables.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the formula data. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to costing and formula management to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Recreate Cost Estimate: If the error occurs during cost estimate creation, try to recreate the cost estimate after ensuring all necessary data is in place.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Mass Change of Cost Estimates), and CK24 (Display Cost Estimate).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on product costing and formula management.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the CPE305 error in SAP.