How To Fix M2472 - & : Formula & not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 472

• Message text: & : Formula & not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2472 - & : Formula & not active ?

  The SAP error message M2472, which states "Formula & not active," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) when the system is trying to use a formula that has not been activated or is not available for the current context.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Formula: The formula referenced in the error message is not activated in the system. This can happen if the formula was created but not yet activated or if it was deactivated for some reason.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the formula is not linked correctly to the relevant material or process.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the formula.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Formula:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., C223 for formula management).
  Search for the formula mentioned in the error message.
  Check its status and activate it if it is inactive.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the formula is correctly assigned to the relevant material or process.
  Review the configuration settings in the relevant modules (MM or PP) to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and activate formulas.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure proper access rights.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to formula management for additional guidance on how to manage and activate formulas.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C223 (for formula management) and C201 (for creating and managing recipes).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this specific error.
  Training: Consider training sessions or resources on SAP MM/PP modules to better understand how formulas and recipes are managed within the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M2472 error and ensure that the formula is active and usable in your SAP environment.