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

RSAU218 - Overview

• 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