How To Fix R9E042 - &1 '&2' uses formulas with cells as part of the formula

R9E042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R9E - Error Messages for Query Designer .NET

• Message number: 042

• Message text: &1 '&2' uses formulas with cells as part of the formula

What causes this issue?

&V1& '&V2&' contains formulas that use cells as part of the formula.
These cells are only valid locally in the query; the structure cannot
therefore be saved as a reusable structure.

System Response

The structure cannot be saved as a reusable structure.

How to fix this error?

To be able to save this structure as a reusable structure, remove the
formulas that use cells as part of the formula. Alternatively, you can
change the formulas so that they no longer use cells.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R9E042 - &1 '&2' uses formulas with cells as part of the formula ?

  The SAP error message R9E042 indicates that a formula in a report or a calculation is using cells as part of the formula, which is not allowed in the context where it is being used. This typically occurs in SAP systems when working with reports, especially in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A formula is trying to reference other cells or ranges directly within its definition.
  The formula is not structured correctly according to the rules of the reporting tool or environment being used.
  The formula may be attempting to perform operations that are not supported, such as using dynamic cell references.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Formula: Check the formula that is causing the error. Ensure that it does not reference other cells directly. Instead, use constants or predefined variables.
  
  
  Use Valid Functions: If you need