How To Fix AP208 - Measure originates in a different logical system

AP208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Measure originates in a different logical system

What causes this issue?

You are in logical system &V1& and have tried to attach a measure from
logical system &V2& to an investment program position.
However, you can only attach measures to the investment program if
those measures are in the same logical system as the investment program
itself.

System Response

The assignment is not allowed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP208 - Measure originates in a different logical system ?

  The SAP error message AP208 ("Measure originates in a different logical system") typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) when there is an attempt to use a measure (like a key figure) that is defined in a different logical system than the one currently being used. This can happen in scenarios involving data transfer or integration between different SAP systems or environments.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Logical System Configuration: The measure you are trying to access or manipulate is defined in a logical system that is different from the one you are currently working in. This can happen if you have multiple SAP systems (like a development system, quality assurance system, and production system) and the data is not synchronized properly.
  
  
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred between systems (e.g., through CIF - Core Interface), and the measure is not correctly mapped or