How To Fix FRMLDLG298 - Action is not possible; reaction indicator is set

FRMLDLG298 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLDLG - RMS-FRM: Dialog Messages for Formula

• Message number: 298

• Message text: Action is not possible; reaction indicator is set

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FRMLDLG298 - Details

• The SAP error message FRMLDLG298, which states "Action is not possible; reaction indicator is set," typically occurs in the context of SAP's formula management or recipe management functionalities. This error indicates that a certain action cannot be performed because the reaction indicator for the formula or recipe is set, which usually means that the formula is in a state that does not allow for modifications or certain actions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Reaction Indicator Set: The primary cause of this error is that the reaction indicator is activated for the formula or recipe you are trying to modify. This indicator is used to signify that the formula is in a specific state (e.g., it may be locked for changes, or it may be in a production state).
  Status of the Formula: The formula may be in a status that restricts certain actions, such as being released for production or being used in a batch.
  User Permissions: Sometimes,