How To Fix UPF057 - Formula error: Types of operands &1 and &2 do not agree

UPF057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPF - Planning Functions

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Formula error: Types of operands &1 and &2 do not agree

What causes this issue?

Types of operands must either be the same or compatible. Operands are
compatible when they have the same data type. In addition to that, the
types I and F are compatible.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPF057 - Formula error: Types of operands &1 and &2 do not agree ?

  The SAP error message UPF057, which states "Formula error: Types of operands &1 and &2 do not agree," typically occurs in the context of SAP's calculation formulas, particularly in the Universal Allocation (UPF) or similar modules where formulas are used for calculations.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is a mismatch between the data types of the operands being used in a formula. For example, if one operand is a numeric type and the other is a string or a different numeric type (like integer vs. decimal), the system cannot perform the operation, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UPF057 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Formula: Review the formula that is causing the error. Identify the operands involved and their data types.
  
  
  Data Type Consistency: Ensure that the operands being used in the formula are of compatible data types. For example:
  
  If you are performing arithmetic operations, both operands should be numeric.
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