How To Fix CPOC229 - Invalid arithmetical expression in formula &

CPOC229 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Invalid arithmetical expression in formula &

What causes this issue?

Formula &V1& has been defined in the process instruction. This formula
contains an invalid arithmetical expression.

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?

Check and, if necessary, correct the values used in the formula in the
PI sheet.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPOC229 - Invalid arithmetical expression in formula & ?

  The SAP error message CPOC229, which indicates "Invalid arithmetical expression in formula," typically arises in the context of SAP's planning and calculation functionalities, such as in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation). This error suggests that there is an issue with a formula or calculation that has been defined in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Syntax Errors: The formula may contain syntax errors, such as missing operators, incorrect use of parentheses, or invalid characters.
  Invalid References: The formula might reference non-existent or incorrectly named variables, measures, or characteristics.
  Data Type Mismatch: The formula may be trying to perform operations on incompatible data types (e.g., trying to add a string to a number).
  Division by Zero: If the formula includes a division operation, it may be attempting to divide by zero, which is not allowed.
  Unsupported Functions: The formula may be using functions that are not supported in the context where it is being