How To Fix EFORMULA032 - Formula &1 is still used in formula allocation &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Formula &1 is still used in formula allocation &2

What causes this issue?

Because form &v1& is still being used in another form allocation, you
should use the where-used list for form allocations to find out where
this form is still being used.

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?

You can only delete form &v1& when it is no longer used in any form
applications.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EFORMULA032 - Formula &1 is still used in formula allocation &2 ?

  The SAP error message EFORMULA032 indicates that a specific formula (identified by &1) is still being used in a formula allocation (identified by &2). This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a formula that is currently in use in a formula allocation.
  Cause:
  
  Active Formula Usage: The formula you are trying to delete or modify is still referenced in one or more formula allocations.
  Data Integrity: SAP prevents the deletion or modification of formulas that are actively used to maintain data integrity and avoid inconsistencies in calculations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage:
  
  Check where the formula is being used. You can do this by navigating to the formula allocation in the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code KSS1 for formula allocation).
  Look for the specific formula in the allocation to confirm its usage.
  
  
  
  Remove or Modify References:
  
  If you need to delete or modify the formula, you must first remove it from all allocations where it is being used.
  Go to the formula allocation and either delete the reference to the formula or replace it with another formula.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Action:
  
  Once the formula is no longer in use, you can proceed to delete or modify the formula as needed.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the formula in other areas of the system that might prevent its deletion.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KSS1 (Create Formula Allocation), KSS2 (Change Formula Allocation), and KSS3 (Display Formula Allocation).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on formula allocations and their management.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify or delete formulas and allocations in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EFORMULA032 error and manage your formulas effectively within SAP.