How To Fix FRMLDLG377 - Cannot set as consistent; formula does not contain any input items

FRMLDLG377 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 377

• Message text: Cannot set as consistent; formula does not contain any input items

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Create input items in the formula or delete the output.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FRMLDLG377 - Details

• The SAP error message FRMLDLG377 indicates that a formula you are trying to set as consistent does not contain any input items. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's planning and forecasting applications, such as SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The formula you are trying to save or activate does not reference any input items (e.g., key figures, characteristics) that are necessary for its calculation.
  The formula may be incorrectly defined or incomplete, leading to a lack of input items.
  There may be a misunderstanding of the formula's intended purpose or structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Formula: Check the formula definition to ensure that it includes the necessary input items. Make sure that the formula references at least one key figure or characteristic that is required for its calculation.
  
  
  Add Input Items: If the formula is missing