How To Fix VQ297 - Formula &2 is used for the order incoming quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 297

• Message text: Formula &2 is used for the order incoming quantity

What causes this issue?

Formula &v1& is used for processing order entry quantity during
updating.

System Response

If you want to use the conversion factor factor from product allocation
controlling, then this must be determined in this formula. Formula 146
can be used as a reference.

How to fix this error?

Check formula &v1& and compare it with formula 146, if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VQ297 - Formula &2 is used for the order incoming quantity ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VQ297 - Formula &2 is used for the order incoming quantity
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  The error message VQ297 occurs in SAP when a formula (identified by &2 in the message) is assigned or used for calculating the order incoming quantity in a way that is not allowed or conflicts with the system's logic.
  In SAP, formulas are used in various areas such as pricing, availability check, or order quantity determination. The message indicates that the particular formula referenced is being applied to the order incoming quantity, which is either not permitted or incorrectly configured.
  Typical causes include:
  
  The formula is assigned to a field or process where it should not be used (e.g., a formula intended for pricing or delivery quantity is mistakenly assigned to order incoming quantity).
  Incorrect or inconsistent configuration in the formula determination or copy control.
  Custom formulas or user exits that incorrectly manipulate the order incoming quantity.
  Master data or transaction data inconsistencies where the formula is triggered unexpectedly.
  
  
  Where does this occur?
  
  During sales order processing or delivery creation.
  In the availability check or order quantity determination.
  When formulas are used in condition techniques or copy control routines.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check the formula assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration where formulas are assigned (e.g., transaction V/08 for pricing formulas, or relevant IMG nodes for order quantity determination).
  Verify that the formula &2 (the actual formula name/number will be shown in the message) is assigned correctly and not used for order incoming quantity if it is not designed for that.
  
  
  
  Review the formula logic:
  
  If it is a custom formula, check the code or logic to ensure it does not affect the order incoming quantity improperly.
  Adjust the formula so it only applies to the intended fields.
  
  
  
  Check copy control and item category settings:
  
  Sometimes, formulas are triggered during copying documents (e.g., from sales order to delivery).
  Verify that the copy control settings do not cause the formula to be applied incorrectly.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the cause is not obvious, debug the transaction where the error occurs to see why the formula is triggered for order incoming quantity.
  Check user exits or BADIs that might influence the quantity determination.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to message VQ297 for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  V/08 - Pricing formula maintenance
  OVKK - Copy control for sales documents
  VA01 / VA02 - Sales order processing
  VL01N / VL02N - Delivery processing
  
  
  
  SAP Tables:
  
  TVFK - Formulas
  TVFKT - Formula texts
  TVFKV - Formula assignments
  
  
  
  SAP Help / Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Help Portal for "Formulas in Pricing" or "Order Quantity Determination"
  SAP SD module documentation on formulas and copy control
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VQ297 Formula &2 is used for order incoming quantity
  
  
  Cause
  Formula incorrectly assigned or used for order incoming quantity
  
  
  Solution
  Correct formula assignment/configuration; adjust formula logic; check copy control
  
  
  Where
  Sales order processing, delivery, availability check
  
  
  Tools
  V/08, OVKK, debugging, SAP Notes
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact formula name or context (e.g., transaction where error occurs), I can help with more specific guidance.