How To Fix UCFE111 - Formula does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCFE - Messages for Data Entry Layouts

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Formula does not exist

What causes this issue?

The formula does not exist in the system.

System Response

The Formula Editor cannot be launched.

How to fix this error?

Delete the row in the predefined structure and define a new formula.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCFE111 - Formula does not exist ?

  The SAP error message UCFE111, which states "Formula does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) or similar modules where formulas are used for calculations, such as in rental agreements or financial calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Formula Definition: The formula that is being referenced in a transaction or report does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or because the formula was deleted or not created.
  Incorrect Formula Name: The formula name being used in the transaction might be misspelled or incorrectly referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the formula.
  Transport Issues: If the formula was recently transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Formula Definition:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., transaction code RECN for RE-FX) and verify if the formula exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Verify Formula Name:
  
  Double-check the spelling and syntax of the formula name being used in the transaction. Ensure that it matches exactly with what is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the formula. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the formula was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was included in the transport request. If not, you may need to re-transport it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific module you are working with to understand how formulas are defined and used.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RECN (for RE-FX) or other related codes depending on your specific SAP module.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to UCFE111 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UCFE111 error and implement a solution.