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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HCNUSAC_MSG_NEW836 - Fomula is required for statistical type &1 ?

  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 that is causing the error.
  You can typically find this in the SAP HCM configuration under the relevant module (e.g., Payroll, Time Management).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for statistical types to ensure that all necessary formulas are correctly assigned.
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings and verify the setup.
  
  
  
  Review Infotypes:
  
  Check the infotypes related to the employee or object that is generating the error. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Look for any inconsistencies or missing entries that could lead to the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to set up statistical types and formulas correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the statistical calculations are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message HCNUSAC_MSG_NEW836 and ensure that the necessary formulas for statistical types are correctly defined and functioning in your SAP system.