How To Fix CPOC106 - Enter a calculation formula

CPOC106 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPOC - PP-PI-PMA: Process Operator Cockpit Messages

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Enter a calculation formula

What causes this issue?

Characteristic PPPI_CALCULATED_VALUE defines the value to be
calculated. You must define the relevant calculation formula
immediately after this characteristic using characteristic
PPPI_CALCULATION_FORMULA.
The calculation formula is, however, not defined at this point in the
process instruction.

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?

RESET N1
Assign characteristic PPPI_CALCULATION_FORMULA to the process
instruction immediately after characteristic PPPI_CALCULATED_VALUE.
Assign the formula you want to use to this characteristic.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPOC106 - Enter a calculation formula ?

  The SAP error message CPOC106, which states "Enter a calculation formula," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when a user is trying to create or modify a calculation formula in a planning or budgeting scenario, but the required formula has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Formula: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a calculation formula in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Field: The user might be in the wrong field or screen where a formula is expected but has not been defined.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify formulas, leading to incomplete entries.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning layout or the data model that require a formula to be defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Calculation Formula: Ensure that you enter a valid calculation formula in the designated field. This could be a simple