How To Fix TM018 - Enter the formula variable &

TM018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TM - Messages for FIMA

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Enter the formula variable &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TM018 - Enter the formula variable & ?

  The SAP error message TM018 ("Enter the formula variable &") typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when a user is trying to create or modify a transportation planning or optimization scenario that requires a formula variable, but the variable has not been specified.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A required formula variable is missing in the configuration or input.
  The user is trying to execute a function that relies on a formula variable that has not been defined or is incorrectly referenced.
  There may be a configuration issue in the transportation planning settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TM018 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that all required fields, especially those related to formula variables, are filled in correctly. Look for any fields that may be marked as mandatory.
  
  
  Define Formula Variables: If you are working with a custom formula or a specific planning scenario, make sure that the necessary formula