How To Fix /PRA/VL_SD079 - Formula detail is missing or it is un-approved for the effective date

/PRA/VL_SD079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/VL_SD -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Formula detail is missing or it is un-approved for the effective date

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/PRA/VL_SD079 - Details

• The SAP error message /PRA/VL_SD079 Formula detail is missing or it is un-approved for the effective date typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules where formulas or recipes are used for products. This error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary formula details for a specific product or that the formula has not been approved for the date being referenced.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Formula Details: The formula or recipe for the product may not have been created or entered into the system.
  Unapproved Formula: The formula exists but has not been approved for use on the specified effective date.
  Effective Date Issues: The effective date being referenced may not align with the approval date of the formula.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data related to the product or formula.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Formula Existence: Verify that the formula exists in the system for the product