How To Fix J4385 - Formula reference &1 is not maintained in the system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J4 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 385

• Message text: Formula reference &1 is not maintained in the system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J4385 - Formula reference &1 is not maintained in the system ?

  The SAP error message J4385, which states "Formula reference &1 is not maintained in the system," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Costing or Material Management modules. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a formula that has not been defined or maintained in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Formula Definition: The formula reference that is being called in the transaction or process is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the formula might be incomplete or incorrect.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the formula references may not have been transferred correctly.
  User Error: The user may have entered an incorrect formula reference in the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Formula Maintenance:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., CK11N for cost estimates) and check if the formula reference exists.
  Use transaction code KZ01 or KZ02 to maintain or create the formula reference.
  
  
  
  Maintain Formula in the System:
  
  If the