How To Fix UMC057 - Invalid formula stage '&1'

UMC057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMC - General Messages

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Invalid formula stage '&1'

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.09F9ABF60F6B9B42999244431125F0C5>formula stage</> that you
entered is incorrect.

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?

You must refer to an existing formula stage.
The individual formula stages are numbered upwards, starting with "1".
For example, if you enter data in the third formula stage, you can
access the result of formula stages 1 or 2 using <LB>(1)</> or <LB>(2)
</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMC057 - Invalid formula stage '&1' ?

  The SAP error message UMC057 "Invalid formula stage '&1'" typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP Analytics Cloud when there is an issue with a formula or calculation in a report or data model. This error indicates that the formula stage referenced (denoted by '&1') is not valid or cannot be processed.
  Causes:
  
  Syntax Errors: There may be a syntax error in the formula, such as missing operators, incorrect function names, or mismatched parentheses.
  Invalid References: The formula may reference fields or objects that do not exist or are not accessible in the current context.
  Data Type Mismatch: The formula may be trying to perform operations on incompatible data types (e.g., trying to perform arithmetic on a string).
  Formula Logic Issues: The logic of the formula may be flawed, leading to an invalid state during execution.
  Version Compatibility: If the report or model was created in a different version of the software, there