How To Fix RECD028 - Distribution formula &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECD -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Distribution formula &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.RECDDISTRULE>distribution formula</> that you entered does
not exist.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECD028 - Distribution formula &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RECD028, which states "Distribution formula &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Real Estate Management (RE) module or when dealing with distribution formulas in various SAP applications. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a distribution formula that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Distribution Formula: The specified distribution formula (indicated by &1) has not been created or is not active in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the formula is not linked correctly to the relevant master data or transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the distribution formula.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the distribution formulas may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Distribution Formula:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RECN for Real Estate Contract Management) and check if