Here are some common mistakes that occur while using formulas:
Sample 1
Mistake description
| Callout |
Description |
| 1 |
Ensure that you include all the relevant DB items within the
change context scope. Not including them within the changed scope
leads to inconsistent results. |
| 2 |
Ensure that you increment or initialize the index |
| 3 |
Ensure that you enter correct return variable names for certain
formula types instead of specific variable names. |
Sample 2
Mistake description
| Callout |
Description |
| 1 |
Benefits funtions returns amounts and dates in character format.
Ensure that you convert values to date and numbers. |
Sample 3
Mistake description
| Callout |
Description |
| 1 |
When you use array DB items, you need not use the below
functions, as the array DB items allow you to access other
enrollment details like original enrollment dates and, benefit
amounts. |
Sample 4
Mistake description
| Callout |
Description |
| 1 |
Ensure tht you don't have unsused DB items and varables in your
formula. They can throw errors at run time, requiring you to
recompile formulas. |
| 2 |
Use canonical date formats while initializing date variables to
avoid date format related errors at runtime. |
Sample 5
Mistake description
| Callout |
Description |
| 1 |
DB items don't return enrolled plan or option names when
enrollments begin from a later date in future due to first of next
month or other similar coverage codes. |
| 2 |
Manipulate the effective date as per your needs and enclose the
above WHILE loop within the change context call. |
Sample 6
Mistake description
| Callout |
Description |
| 1 |
DB items are available for formulas based on data partitioning
and formula context usages. So not all formulas can access all DB
items. In this example, BEN_PBB_VAL DB item is not available to
coverage calculation formula type. We recommend that you use
Enterprise level formulas within Benefits. Don't set LDG while
creating formulas. |
| 2 |
Ensure that the called function is executable before you call the
function. |
| 3 |
Use the extract rule which has access to BEN_PBB_VAL DB
item. |