How To Fix HCNUSAC_MSG_NEW836 - Fomula is required for statistical type &1

HCNUSAC_MSG_NEW836 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HCNUSAC_MSG_NEW - Message Class for SASAC Report Management Tool

• Message number: 836

• Message text: Fomula is required for statistical type &1

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HCNUSAC_MSG_NEW836 - Details

• The SAP error message HCNUSAC_MSG_NEW836 indicates that a formula is required for a statistical type in the context of SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) or related modules. This error typically arises when a statistical type is being processed, but the system cannot find a corresponding formula that is necessary for the calculation or processing of that statistical type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Formula: The most common cause of this error is that the required formula for the specified statistical type (indicated by &1) has not been defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the statistical types and their associated formulas.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry in the relevant infotypes or configuration tables may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Formula:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP where statistical types and formulas are defined.
  Ensure that a formula is created and assigned to the statistical type