Field is already in use. Specify a calculation formula

Message type: E = Error

Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

Message number: 288

Message text: Field is already in use. Specify a calculation formula



What causes this issue?

You attempted to delete the calculation formula for a local field, but
this field is already being used in a query and must therefore contain
a calculation 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?

Define a calculation formula for the field.

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