How To Fix EEDM_CALC_INST172 - Incorrect user status category for profile &1 in formula allocation &2

EEDM_CALC_INST172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEDM_CALC_INST - IS-U: EDM Messages for Calculating Formula Instances

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Incorrect user status category for profile &1 in formula allocation &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEDM_CALC_INST172 - Incorrect user status category for profile &1 in formula allocation &2 ?

  The SAP error message EEDM_CALC_INST172 indicates that there is an issue with the user status category assigned to a specific profile in a formula allocation. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Data Management or similar modules where formula allocations are used for calculations.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect User Status Category: The user status category assigned to the profile does not match the expected values for the formula allocation. This could be due to configuration issues or incorrect data entry.
  Profile Configuration: The profile associated with the formula allocation may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in the user status category.
  Missing or Inactive Status: The user status category might be missing or inactive in the system, which prevents the formula from executing correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Status Category:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the user status