How To Fix FRMLCALC023 - Calculation is not possible; neither inputs nor outputs exist

FRMLCALC023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLCALC - Formula Calculations

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Calculation is not possible; neither inputs nor outputs exist

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to calculate a formula for which no inputs or outputs
have been specified yet.

System Response

Calculation of this formula is not possible and is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Enter the required data and start calculation again.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLCALC023 - Calculation is not possible; neither inputs nor outputs exist ?

  The SAP error message FRMLCALC023 indicates that a calculation cannot be performed because there are no inputs or outputs defined for the formula or calculation context you are trying to execute. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's formula calculation framework, which is often used in modules like SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO).
  Causes:
  
  Missing Input Variables: The formula or calculation you are trying to execute does not have any input variables defined. This could be due to a misconfiguration or oversight in the setup of the formula.
  Missing Output Variables: Similarly, if there are no output variables defined, the system will not know where to store the results of the calculation.
  Incorrect Formula Configuration: The formula itself may be incorrectly configured, leading to a situation where it cannot find the necessary inputs or outputs.
  Data Context Issues: The context in which the formula is being