How To Fix RSAU218 - No formula has been created for InfoObject & (data field: &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAU - Update rules

• Message number: 218

• Message text: No formula has been created for InfoObject & (data field: &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAU218 - No formula has been created for InfoObject & (data field: &) ?

  The SAP error message RSAU218 indicates that there is no formula created for a specific InfoObject in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a query or a report that relies on a calculated key figure or a formula that has not been defined for the specified InfoObject.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Formula: The primary cause of this error is that the InfoObject in question does not have an associated formula defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the InfoObject settings or in the query definition that leads to the system not being able to find the required formula.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the InfoObject is pulling data may not be properly set up or may not contain the necessary calculations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Formula:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoObject that is causing the error.
  Check if a formula is defined for the InfoObject. If not, create a new formula that meets the requirements of your reporting needs.
  
  
  
  Check Query Definition:
  
  If the error occurs in a query, open the query in the Query Designer.
  Verify that all key figures and calculated fields are correctly defined and that they reference existing formulas.
  
  
  
  Review Data Source:
  
  Ensure that the data source for the InfoObject is correctly configured and that it includes all necessary calculations.
  If the InfoObject is derived from a data source (like an InfoCube or DSO), check the transformation rules to ensure that they are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the InfoObject or formula was recently transported from another system, ensure that all related objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific InfoObject and its expected formulas to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSRT: Query Monitor
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on the error.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSAU218 error and ensure that the necessary formulas are in place for your InfoObjects.