How To Fix UPF170 - Formula error; cannot fill parameter &1

UPF170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPF - Planning Functions

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Formula error; cannot fill parameter &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPF170 - Formula error; cannot fill parameter &1 ?

  The SAP error message UPF170, which states "Formula error; cannot fill parameter &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Payroll or Time Management modules, particularly when dealing with the calculation of wage types or time evaluation.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Formula Configuration: The formula that is being used to calculate a specific parameter may be incorrectly defined or may reference a parameter that does not exist or is not valid in the current context.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The data required for the formula to execute properly may be missing or incorrectly entered. This could include missing wage types, absence types, or other relevant data.
  
  
  Incompatibility with the Current Context: The formula may not be compatible with the current payroll or time evaluation context, such as the employee's status or the specific payroll period.
  
  
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the