How To Fix EFORMULA007 - Units of measurement of formula parameters do not match

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EFORMULA - Messages for EDM Formula Instance Calculation

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Units of measurement of formula parameters do not match

What causes this issue?

During the execution of formula &v1&, the system determined that the
units of measurement of the parameters used do not agree.
To execute the formula, all the parameters of the same profile value
type also have to have the same unit of measurement.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EFORMULA007 - Units of measurement of formula parameters do not match ?

  The SAP error message EFORMULA007 indicates that there is a mismatch in the units of measurement for the parameters used in a formula. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's formula management, such as in the creation or modification of formulas in the SAP ERP system, particularly in modules like SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO).
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Inconsistent Units: The units of measurement for the parameters in the formula do not match. For example, if one parameter is in kilograms and another is in grams, the system will not be able to process the formula correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: The formula may have been set up incorrectly, with parameters that are not compatible in terms of their units.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors or incorrect entries in the formula parameters.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EFORMULA007 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Formula Parameters:
  
  Review the formula parameters to ensure that all units of measurement are consistent. Convert them to a common unit if necessary.
  For example, if you have parameters in different units (e.g., kg, g, lb), convert them to a single unit (e.g., all to kg).
  
  
  
  Adjust Unit of Measurement:
  
  If you find that the units are indeed different, adjust the unit of measurement for the parameters to ensure they match.
  You can do this in the formula configuration settings within the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the formula to ensure that it is set up correctly. This includes verifying that the correct units of measurement are assigned to each parameter.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to set up formulas correctly and manage units of measurement.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the formula again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error.
  User Guides: Consult user guides or training materials specific to the SAP module you are working with for best practices on formula management.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that all parameters in your formula have matching units of measurement, you should be able to resolve the EFORMULA007 error effectively.