How To Fix AP063 - Error - Measures are already assigned to position &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Error - Measures are already assigned to position &1

What causes this issue?

Capital investment program position &V1& still has measures assigned to
it. This is only allowed for end nodes of the program, that is, for
positions that do not have any positions below them in the hierarchy.
However, if you add more positions below this one, this position would
no longer be an end node, and would not be able to have measures.

System Response

You cannot create subordinate positions for &V1&.

How to fix this error?

First remove the assignment of measures to position &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP063 - Error - Measures are already assigned to position &1 ?

  The SAP error message AP063 ("Measures are already assigned to position &1") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Analytical Applications or Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) modules. This error indicates that you are trying to assign measures (such as key figures or metrics) to a position (like a planning or reporting structure) that already has those measures assigned.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The most common cause is that the measures you are trying to assign to a specific position are already assigned to that position.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the planning model or the data model that lead to this error.
  Data Integrity: The data integrity rules in the system may prevent the same measures from being assigned multiple times to the same position.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant planning or reporting structure in SAP and check the existing measures assigned to the position indicated by &1 in the error message.
  If the measures are already assigned, you may need to remove them before reassigning or modifying them.
  
  
  
  Modify or Remove Measures:
  
  If you need to change the measures, first remove the existing measures from the position and then reassign the desired measures.
  Ensure that you are not trying to assign the same measure multiple times.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the planning model or data model to ensure that there are no conflicting settings that could lead to this error.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing measures and positions in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AP063 error and implement a solution to resolve it.