How To Fix VE860 - Formula found -> see maintenance screen for formulae

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VE - Message ID for condition analysis

• Message number: 860

• Message text: Formula found -> see maintenance screen for formulae

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VE860 - Formula found -> see maintenance screen for formulae ?

  The SAP error message VE860 ("Formula found -> see maintenance screen for formulae") typically occurs in the context of pricing and conditions in SAP, particularly when dealing with condition records in the pricing procedure. This error indicates that there is an issue with the formula used in the pricing condition, which may not be defined correctly or is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Formula: The formula that is supposed to calculate the pricing condition is either not defined or is incorrectly defined in the system.
  Condition Record Issues: The condition records for the pricing procedure may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to calculate the price.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the pricing procedure or the condition types that are being used.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or maintain the formula.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Formula:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/06 (for condition types) or V/07 (for pricing procedures) to check the configuration of the condition type and the associated formula.
  Ensure that the formula is correctly defined and that all necessary parameters are included.
  
  
  
  Maintain Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VK11 to create or VK12 to change condition records for the relevant condition type. Ensure that the records are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document type or the relevant transaction. Ensure that the condition types are correctly included in the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and maintain the pricing conditions and formulas.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the formula is complex, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with a functional consultant to understand the logic behind the formula and how it should be set up.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved and that the pricing is calculated correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/06: Maintain Condition Types
  V/07: Maintain Pricing Procedures
  VK11: Create Condition Record
  VK12: Change Condition Record
  VK13: Display Condition Record
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the VE860 error message.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the VE860 error message in SAP.