How To Fix AFWGO_MESSAGES089 - Item calculation '&3' for key figure &1 (RACFPOS) is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AFWGO_MESSAGES - Messages for Development Class AFWGO

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Item calculation '&3' for key figure &1 (RACFPOS) is not permitted

What causes this issue?

For a key figure (here: &V2&) with the category <LS>CFaR by
Variance/Covariance </> (RACFARC), only the settings <LS>01 Delta
Positions</> or <LS>02 Delta/Gamma Positions</> for the calculation of
items (in the <LS>Item Calculation</> field) of the corresponding key
figure &V1& with the category <LS>CFaR: Risk Factor Positions</>
(RACFPOS) are permitted.

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?

Select either <LS>01 Delta Positions</> or <LS>02 Delta/Gamma Positions
</> for the <LS>Item Calculation</> field of key figure &V1& with the
category <LS>CFaR: Risk Factor Positions</> (RACFPOS).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AFWGO_MESSAGES089 - Item calculation '&3' for key figure &1 (RACFPOS) is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message AFWGO_MESSAGES089 indicates that there is an issue with the calculation of a key figure in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) modules. The error specifically states that the item calculation for a given key figure is not permitted.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Key Figure Configuration: The key figure you are trying to calculate may not be configured correctly in the planning area or may not support the type of calculation you are attempting.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the key figure may not be compatible with the operation you are trying to perform.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data for the key figure calculation may be missing or incomplete.
  Calculation Logic: The logic defined for the calculation of the key figure may not allow for the specific item calculation you are trying to execute.
  Planning Area Settings: The settings in the planning area may restrict certain calculations based on the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Key Figure Configuration: Review the configuration of the key figure in the planning area. Ensure that it is set up to allow the type of calculation you are trying to perform.
  Review Calculation Logic: Examine the calculation logic associated with the key figure. Make sure that it is designed to handle the specific item calculation you are attempting.
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data is available and correctly maintained. This includes checking for any missing or incomplete entries that may affect the calculation.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the key figure and its allowed calculations.
  Test with Different Data: If possible, test the calculation with different sets of data to see if the issue persists. This can help identify if the problem is data-specific.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved through configuration or data checks, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC62 (for key figure configuration) or /SAPAPO/MC73 (for planning area settings) to review and modify configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.