How To Fix EMDUS096 - You cannot use formula class &2 of formula &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EMDUS -

• Message number: 096

• Message text: You cannot use formula class &2 of formula &1

What causes this issue?

Formula class &v2& of formula &v1& cannot be used.
The formula class has been programmed incorrectly and does not implement
interface IF_ISU_FASTEDM_FORMULA.

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?

Correct the formula class.

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 EMDUS096 - You cannot use formula class &2 of formula &1 ?

  The SAP error message EMDUS096 indicates that there is an issue with the formula class being used in a specific formula. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's data processing, particularly in modules like SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Financials (FI), where formulas are used for calculations and data manipulation.
  Cause:
  The error message "You cannot use formula class &2 of formula &1" suggests that the formula class specified (represented by &2) is not compatible with the formula itself (represented by &1). This could be due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Formula Class Assignment: The formula class assigned to the formula may not be appropriate for the type of calculation or data processing being attempted.
  Missing or Inactive Formula Class: The formula class may not be defined in the system, or it may be inactive.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the formula from being executed correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified formula class.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EMDUS096 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Formula Class Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the formula in question and verify that the formula class is correctly assigned and active.
  Ensure that the formula class is appropriate for the intended calculations.
  
  
  
  Review Formula Definition:
  
  Check the definition of the formula (formula &1) to ensure that it is correctly set up and that it references the correct formula class (class &2).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific formula and formula class to understand their intended use and any restrictions.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the formula has the necessary authorizations to access and use the specified formula class.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Data:
  
  If applicable, try running the formula with different data inputs to see if the error persists, which may help identify if the issue is data-related.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE37 (Function Module), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SPRO (Customizing) to access and modify formula configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be valuable resources for finding similar issues faced by other users and potential solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EMDUS096 error in your SAP system.