How To Fix APO_BAPI279 - No key figures were selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI - Message Class for APO BAPIs

• Message number: 279

• Message text: No key figures were selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI279 - No key figures were selected ?

  The SAP error message "APO_BAPI279 No key figures were selected" typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when using BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces) to manipulate planning data. This error indicates that the system did not find any key figures to process in the request.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Key Figures: The most common cause is that the key figures required for the operation are not selected or defined in the planning book or data view.
  Incorrect Planning Book Configuration: The planning book may not be configured correctly, leading to the absence of key figures.
  Data Selection Issues: The selection criteria used in the BAPI call may not match any existing key figures in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access certain key figures can also lead to this error.
  Incorrect BAPI Parameters: The parameters passed to the BAPI may not include the necessary key figures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Key Figure Selection: Ensure that the key figures you intend to use are selected in the planning book or data view. You can do this by navigating to the planning book and verifying the key figure settings.
  Review Planning Book Configuration: Go to the planning book configuration and ensure that the key figures are correctly defined and available for selection.
  Validate BAPI Parameters: Review the parameters being passed to the BAPI. Ensure that the key figures are included and correctly specified.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user executing the BAPI has the necessary authorizations to access the key figures in question.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the BAPI call to see what key figures are being processed and why none are being selected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) to check the configuration of your planning book and key figures.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for APO and BAPIs to understand the expected parameters and configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.