How To Fix KH847 - Formula "&1" is not defined in table T237 (operating concern "&2")

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 847

• Message text: Formula "&1" is not defined in table T237 (operating concern "&2")

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH847 - Formula "&1" is not defined in table T237 (operating concern "&2") ?

  The SAP error message KH847 indicates that a specific formula is not defined in the table T237 for the specified operating concern. This error typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when trying to execute a report or transaction that relies on a formula that has not been set up correctly.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Formula Definition: The formula referenced in the error message is not defined in the T237 table for the specified operating concern. This could be due to:
  
  The formula was never created.
  The formula was deleted or not transported correctly from a development environment to production.
  The operating concern is not properly configured to use the formula.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Operating Concern: The operating concern specified in the error message may not be the one intended for the report or transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Formula Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code KEDR (or KEDR for CO-PA) to check the formulas defined for the operating concern.
  Verify if the formula "&1" exists in the T237 table for the operating concern "&2". If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Formula:
  
  If the formula is missing, you can create it using transaction KE4I (for creating formulas) or KE4S (for changing formulas).
  Ensure that the formula is correctly defined and activated for the relevant operating concern.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the operating concern is correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings for CO-PA.
  Make sure that all necessary settings related to the operating concern and the formulas are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the formula was supposed to be transported from a development system, check the transport logs to ensure that it was included in the transport request and that it was successfully imported into the production system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on defining and managing formulas in CO-PA.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table T237: This table contains the definitions of formulas used in Profitability Analysis.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KEDR: Display CO-PA Report.
  KE4I: Create Formula.
  KE4S: Change Formula.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.