How To Fix FRMLDLG381 - Formula without stage formulas cannot be aggregated

FRMLDLG381 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 381

• Message text: Formula without stage formulas cannot be aggregated

What causes this issue?

In the <LS>Aggregation</> formula view, the system aggregates the data
for the stage formulas of the recipe. This means this view summarizes
the stage formulas of the recipe. For a recipe that contains only one
dependent formula and no stage formulas, the aggregation cannot be
displayed.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FRMLDLG381 - Details

• The SAP error message FRMLDLG381, which states "Formula without stage formulas cannot be aggregated," typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP Analytics Cloud when working with formulas in a report or dashboard. This error indicates that the formula you are trying to aggregate does not have the necessary structure to support aggregation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Stage Formulas: The formula you are trying to aggregate does not include stage formulas. Stage formulas are intermediate calculations that allow for the aggregation of data at different levels.
  Incorrect Formula Structure: The formula may not be structured correctly to allow for aggregation. This can happen if the formula is too complex or if it references other non-aggregatable fields.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data model that prevent the formula from being aggregated properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Add Stage Formulas: If your formula is intended to be aggregated, ensure that you include stage formulas. Stage formulas