Element Calculation Formula Is Thowing Error After Upgrade To Release 13 (update 17D): ORA-20001: The data type of TEXT of parameter .... does not match the NUMBER used in the formula. (Doc ID 2379091.1)

Last updated on APRIL 13, 2019

Applies to:

Symptoms

On : 11.13.17.11.0 version, Global Payroll

Element calculation formula is throwing error after upgrade to Release 13 (update 17D) .
Same formula is worked before upgrade.

The following error occurs:

ERROR
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" ORA-20001: The data type of TEXT of parameter Advance_Amount does not match the NUMBER used in the formula. ORA-06512 at "FUSION_HR_UTILITY", line 798 ORA-06512: at "FUSION.FF_EXEC_WRAPPER_PKG", line 81 ORA-06512 at line 2 "

STEPS
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The issue can be reproduced at will with the following steps:
1. Element calculation formula checked after after upgrade to Release 13 (update 17D);
2. Error is thrown.

Details:
1. What validation is being done:
calculating advance amount based on other element (House Rent Allowance)
2. What is the formula type:
Presuming based on description Calculation > Element Input Validation
3. Are the formula inputs ADVANCE_AMOUNT, NUMBER_OF_MONTHS required:
Yes it is required

BUSINESS IMPACT
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The issue has the following business impact:
Due to this issue, users cannot use element calculation formula after upgrade to Release 13 (update 17D).

Cause

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