How To Fix WXP295 - The formula editor is only defined for arithmetical formulas

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 295

• Message text: The formula editor is only defined for arithmetical formulas

What causes this issue?

You want to go to the formula editor for a particular formula.
The formula you selected does not, however, belong to the "arithmetic
formula" category. You can only use the formula editor if the formula
in question belongs to the "arithmetic formula" category.
For other formula types (for example, value from the previous period),
necessary information is maintained in the detail screen for the
relevant formula.

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?

Check the formula category for your formula for the key figure target.

Procedure for System Administrators

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