How To Fix APS_CKE_PARSER064 - Define one key field as representative key field.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APS_CKE_PARSER - CDS Key user tool - AST handler messages

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Define one key field as representative key field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APS_CKE_PARSER064 - Define one key field as representative key field. ?

  The SAP error message APS_CKE_PARSER064, which states "Define one key field as representative key field," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where key figures are defined for planning purposes. This error indicates that the system requires a representative key field to be defined for a particular planning object or key figure.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Missing Representative Key Field: In the configuration of a planning area or key figure, no key field has been designated as the representative key field. The representative key field is essential for the system to understand how to aggregate or analyze data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the planning area or key figure may not have been completed correctly, leading to the absence of a defined representative key field.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MC62 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to access the planning area configuration.
  
  
  
  Edit the Key Figure Settings:
  
  Locate the key figure or planning object that is causing the error.
  Check the settings for key fields associated with this key figure.
  
  
  
  Define a Representative Key Field:
  
  Identify a suitable key field that can serve as the representative key field. This is typically a field that uniquely identifies the data and is relevant for aggregation.
  In the configuration, set this key field as the representative key field. This is usually done by selecting the key field and marking it appropriately in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Save the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the configuration and exit.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Run the planning function or transaction that previously generated the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring planning areas and key figures.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the APS_CKE_PARSER064 error and ensure that your planning area or key figure is correctly configured with a representative key field.