How To Fix FRMLDLG331 - Item no. &1 is not permitted; it is used in a later formula change state

FRMLDLG331 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 331

• Message text: Item no. &1 is not permitted; it is used in a later formula change state

What causes this issue?

To avoid inconsistency, this item number cannot be used in the current
change state of the 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?

Enter a different item number or allow the system to assign the item
number.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FRMLDLG331 - Details

• The SAP error message FRMLDLG331 indicates that an item (in this case, a formula item) is not permitted because it is being used in a later formula change state. This typically occurs in the context of formula management within SAP, particularly in the areas of product costing, recipe management, or formula management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Formula Change State: The item you are trying to modify or delete is currently in use in a later version or state of the formula. SAP maintains different versions of formulas, and if an item is referenced in a later version, it cannot be modified in the earlier version.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other objects (like production orders, batches, etc.) that prevent changes to the item.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to certain items or formulas.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Formula Versions: Review the different versions of the formula to see where