How To Fix CR346 - Enter the formula for calculating the activity

CR346 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CR - (1,099) Work Center; (100,200) Capacity

• Message number: 346

• Message text: Enter the formula for calculating the activity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR346 - Enter the formula for calculating the activity ?

  The SAP error message CR346, which states "Enter the formula for calculating the activity," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Project System (PS) when you are trying to define or modify an activity type or a cost center and the system requires a formula for calculating the activity costs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Formula: The most common cause of this error is that the system expects a formula to be defined for the activity type, but it has not been provided.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the activity type or cost center that prevent the formula from being recognized or saved.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to enter or modify the formula.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Formula:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the activity type or cost center in SAP.
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., KP26 for activity type planning).
  Ensure that you enter