How To Fix M2490 - & : FORM routine for formula/requirement & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 490

• Message text: & : FORM routine for formula/requirement & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2490 - & : FORM routine for formula/requirement & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message M2490 indicates that there is a problem with a formula or requirement in the Material Management (MM) module, specifically related to the calculation of material requirements. The message states that the FORM routine for the specified formula or requirement does not exist. This typically occurs when the system is trying to execute a custom or standard routine that has not been defined or is missing.
  Causes:
  
  Missing FORM Routine: The specified FORM routine in the requirement or formula is not defined in the ABAP code.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material requirements planning (MRP) or other related areas may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the required routines may not have been transported correctly.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments, the routines may not have been implemented or activated properly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check the FORM Routine:
  
  Use transaction SE80 or SE37 to check if the FORM routine exists in the ABAP program. If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for MRP or the relevant area where the formula is being used. Ensure that all settings are correct and that the formulas are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation related to the custom developments or configurations to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the program to see where the error is occurring and gather more information about the missing routine.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a critical issue affecting business operations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE38 (ABAP Editor).
  Documentation: Check SAP Help Portal for documentation related to MRP and formula requirements.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be useful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.