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

O4164 - Overview

• 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