How To Fix EFORMULA019 - Formula allocation &1 uses &2 as output profile and is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Formula allocation &1 uses &2 as output profile and is not active

What causes this issue?

Profile &v2& is allocated as the input parameter. However, this profile
is an output profile (result) in formula allocation &v1&. This formula
allocation is not active - that is, the <LS>No Calculation</> indicator
is set. In the calculation hierarchy, the previous formula allocation
cannot be active if the subsequent formula allocation is inactive.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Either select the <LS>No Calculation</> indicator in the formula
allocation to be processed or deselect it in formula allocation &v1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EFORMULA019 - Formula allocation &1 uses &2 as output profile and is not active ?

  The SAP error message EFORMULA019 indicates that there is an issue with a formula allocation in the system. Specifically, it states that the formula allocation you are trying to use is referencing an output profile that is not active. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Output Profile: The output profile specified in the formula allocation is not active. This could happen if the output profile was deleted, not created, or has been deactivated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the formula allocation settings or the output profile settings.
  Transport Issues: If the formula allocation or output profile was transported from another system, it may not have been activated properly in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Output Profile:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code KZ01 for creating output profiles).
  Check if the output profile specified in the error message is listed and ensure it is active.
  If it is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Formula Allocation:
  
  Use transaction code KZ02 to check the formula allocation.
  Ensure that the formula allocation is correctly configured and that it references the correct output profile.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for both the formula allocation and the output profile.
  Ensure that all necessary settings are in place and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the output profile and formula allocation were transported correctly.
  If necessary, re-transport the objects or manually create/activate them in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the error message or the components involved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KZ01: Create Output Profile
  KZ02: Change Output Profile
  KZ03: Display Output Profile
  KZ04: Change Formula Allocation
  KZ05: Display Formula Allocation
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to formula allocations and output profiles.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EFORMULA019 error and ensure that your formula allocation works as intended.