How To Fix /IBX/BL_SLICES012 - Calculation type &1 is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IBX/BL_SLICES -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Calculation type &1 is not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IBX/BL_SLICES012 - Calculation type &1 is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message /IBX/BL_SLICES012 Calculation type &1 is not maintained typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) when there is an issue with the configuration of calculation types in the system. This error indicates that a specific calculation type, referenced by &1, has not been properly defined or maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The calculation type referenced in the error message has not been set up in the relevant configuration tables or settings.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the configuration that leads to the system not recognizing the calculation type.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or may have failed during the transport process.
  Version Compatibility: The calculation type may not be compatible with the version of the software you are using.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., Customizing for SAP S/4HANA or SAP BW) and verify that the calculation type is defined.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters and settings for the calculation type are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Calculation Type:
  
  If the calculation type is missing, you will need to create it. This typically involves defining the calculation logic, input parameters, and output settings.
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings and maintain the calculation type.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the calculation type was included and that there were no errors during the transport.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to maintain calculation types specific to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details about your configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, SE11, or SE80 for configuration and development tasks.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.