How To Fix RECD039 - The values of the calculation and distribution formulas are invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECD -

• Message number: 039

• Message text: The values of the calculation and distribution formulas are invalid

What causes this issue?

An influencing factor for determining the values of the assigned
calculation formula was changed. This makes the current values invalid.

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?

Update the calculation and distribution values. You do this by
choosing <ZK>Update Formula Values</> in condition maintenance.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECD039 - The values of the calculation and distribution formulas are invalid ?

  The SAP error message RECD039, which states "The values of the calculation and distribution formulas are invalid," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Real Estate Management (RE) module, particularly when dealing with calculation and distribution formulas for costs or revenues.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Formula Syntax: The calculation or distribution formula may contain syntax errors or invalid references to fields or variables.
  Missing or Incorrect Parameters: The formula may reference parameters that are not defined or are incorrectly defined.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types of the values being used in the formula may not be compatible (e.g., trying to perform arithmetic operations on text fields).
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the calculation or distribution formulas in the system.
  Versioning Issues: If the formulas were recently updated or changed, there may be versioning issues that need to be resolved.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Formula Syntax: Review the calculation and distribution formulas for any syntax errors. Ensure that all functions and operators are used correctly.
  Validate Parameters: Ensure that all parameters referenced in the formulas are correctly defined and available in the context where the formula is being used.
  Data Type Verification: Check the data types of the fields being used in the formulas to ensure they are compatible with the operations being performed.
  Configuration Review: Go through the configuration settings for the calculation and distribution formulas to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Test with Sample Data: If possible, test the formulas with sample data to see if the error persists. This can help isolate the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on the specific formulas and their expected formats.
  Seek Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like RECN (for contract management) or REIS (for investment management) to access the relevant areas where the formulas are defined.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide updates related to this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RECD039 error in your SAP system.