How To Fix EFORMULA029 - Input profile: The number of influencing intervals does not equal 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Input profile: The number of influencing intervals does not equal 0

What causes this issue?

The "Number of Influencing Intervals" parameter does not equal 0 for at
least one input profile in the formula allocation (formula: &V1&). In
order to convert different interval lengths into one another in the
formula profile calculation, this parameter must equal 0. ineinander
umrechnen zu k?nnen, muss dieser Parameter gleich 0 sein.

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?

Check your Customizing settings.
INCLUDE ISU_PENCIL OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EFORMULA029 - Input profile: The number of influencing intervals does not equal 0 ?

  The SAP error message EFORMULA029 indicates that there is an issue with the input profile in a planning function or a similar context where influencing intervals are involved. Specifically, the error states that the number of influencing intervals does not equal zero, which suggests that the system is expecting no influencing intervals but has detected some.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input Profile Configuration: The input profile may be incorrectly set up, leading to a mismatch in the expected number of influencing intervals.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect values that lead to the system interpreting that there are influencing intervals when there should not be.
  Planning Function Settings: The planning function may be configured to expect a certain number of influencing intervals, but the input profile does not match this expectation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input Profile Configuration:
  
  Review the input profile settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the configuration aligns with the requirements of the planning function you are using.
  If the planning function is supposed to have no influencing intervals, ensure that the input profile is set accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Function Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the planning function to ensure that it is configured correctly. If it is supposed to work with influencing intervals, make sure that the input profile is set up to provide the necessary data.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data being used in the planning function. Ensure that there are no missing or incorrect values that could lead to the system interpreting the presence of influencing intervals.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring input profiles and planning functions. This can provide insights into the expected configurations and common pitfalls.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the planning function again to see if the error persists. If it does, further investigation may be needed to identify any underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.