How To Fix VH160 - Error in base calculation formula no. &: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VH - SD pricing

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Error in base calculation formula no. &: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VH160 - Error in base calculation formula no. &: & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VH160 - Error in base calculation formula no. &: &
  
  1. Cause of the Error
  The error message VH160 occurs in SAP when there is an issue with the base calculation formula used in the pricing procedure or condition technique, particularly in Vehicle Management or Vehicle Pricing scenarios (often in SAP IS-Auto or related modules).
  
  The system tries to execute a base calculation formula (identified by a formula number), but encounters an error.
  The placeholders & in the message are replaced by the formula number and a specific error description or code.
  This usually means the formula is either:
  
  Incorrectly defined,
  Missing,
  Contains syntax errors,
  Or references invalid or missing data elements.
  
  
  
  
  2. Where does this happen?
  
  During pricing or calculation of vehicle prices, options, or conditions.
  When the system tries to calculate a base value for a condition or pricing element using a formula.
  In the context of Vehicle Management, Vehicle Pricing, or similar industry solutions.
  
  
  3. Possible Causes in Detail
  
  Incorrect formula definition: The formula assigned to the base calculation is not properly maintained or has errors.
  Missing formula: The formula number referenced does not exist in the system.
  Syntax or runtime error in the formula: The formula contains invalid ABAP code or references to non-existing fields.
  Data inconsistency: The formula tries to access data that is not available or incorrectly linked.
  Transport or system upgrade issues: Formulas might be missing or corrupted after system changes.
  
  
  4. Solution / How to Fix
  
  Check the formula number: Identify the formula number from the error message.
  Review the formula:  
  
  Go to transaction V/06 (Condition Base Calculation) or the relevant transaction where base calculation formulas are maintained.
  Check the formula code for syntax errors or incorrect logic.
  
  
  Test the formula:  
  
  Use the formula editor or debugger to simulate the formula execution.
  Check if all referenced fields and variables exist and are correctly populated.
  
  
  Correct or recreate the formula:  
  
  Fix any syntax errors.
  Ensure all required data elements are available.
  
  
  Check configuration:  
  
  Verify that the formula is correctly assigned in the pricing procedure or condition technique.
  
  
  Check for OSS Notes:  
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to VH160 for your SAP version.
  
  
  Debugging:  
  
  If the error persists, debug the pricing or calculation routine to see where exactly the formula fails.
  
  
  Consult SAP documentation:  
  
  Look into SAP Help or module-specific guides for Vehicle Management pricing.
  
  
  
  
  5. Related Information
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  V/06 - Maintain Condition Base Calculation
  VK11 / VK12 / VK13 - Condition maintenance
  Vehicle Management or IS-Auto specific transactions for pricing
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Search for notes with keywords "VH160" or "base calculation formula error"
  
  
  SAP Community:  
  
  Check SAP forums for similar issues and solutions.
  
  
  Debugging tips:  
  
  Use ABAP debugger to step through the formula execution.
  Check the input data to the formula.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
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  Error
  VH160 - Error in base calculation formula no. &: &
  
  
  Cause
  Formula missing, incorrect, or contains errors during pricing/base calculation
  
  
  Solution
  Review and correct the formula in transaction V/06 or relevant config; debug if needed
  
  
  Related Info
  Vehicle Management pricing, condition technique, SAP Notes, ABAP debugging
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact formula number and the second parameter (the error detail), I can help you analyze the specific formula or error further.