How To Fix O4164 - Invalid entry: calculation type is not formula & average

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O4 - IS-Oil: MAP message pool

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Invalid entry: calculation type is not formula & average

What causes this issue?

The fields:
Report number Header format Data capture
Error handling Item format
are only relevant for Formula and Average condition types.

System Response

These fields cannot be entered unless the calculation type defines the
condition type as Formula and Average.

How to fix this error?

Either define the condition type as Formula and Average or delete the
entries from these fields.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O4164 - Invalid entry: calculation type is not formula & average ?

  The SAP error message O4164, which states "Invalid entry: calculation type is not formula & average," typically occurs in the context of SAP's configuration for pricing, costing, or other financial calculations where specific calculation types are expected.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Incorrect Calculation Type: The calculation type specified in the configuration does not match the expected types (e.g., formula or average). This can happen if a user tries to use a calculation type that is not defined or is incorrectly set up in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings for the pricing procedure, condition types, or other related areas where the calculation type is defined.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered an invalid value in a field that expects a specific calculation type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the O4164 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and verify the calculation types defined for the pricing procedure or condition types.
  Ensure that the calculation types are correctly set up and that the expected types (formula or average) are available.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Records:
  
  If the error occurs during a transaction, check the condition records associated with the pricing or costing. Ensure that the calculation types used in these records are valid and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Review the data entry for any fields related to the calculation type. Ensure that the values entered are valid and conform to the expected types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the calculation types and their valid configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the calculations are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), VK11 (to maintain condition records), or VK31 (to maintain pricing conditions) to access the relevant settings.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and community forums can provide additional insights and examples related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration or condition records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the O4164 error in SAP.