How To Fix CMM_MTMCDS701 - Key figures for calculation of 'Beginning Position' not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMM_MTMCDS - Messages in CDS Views for Mark-to-Market Reporting

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Key figures for calculation of 'Beginning Position' not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMM_MTMCDS701 - Key figures for calculation of 'Beginning Position' not found ?

  The SAP error message CMM_MTMCDS701, which states "Key figures for calculation of 'Beginning Position' not found," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or related modules when there is an issue with the configuration or data setup for calculating the beginning inventory position.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Key Figures: The error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary key figures that are required to calculate the 'Beginning Position'. This could be due to missing or incorrectly configured key figures in the relevant data model or planning area.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The planning area or data model may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of required key figures.
  
  
  Data Issues: There may be missing data in the relevant tables or data sources that are needed for the calculation.
  
  
  Versioning Issues: If you are using different versions of planning or if the data has not been updated correctly, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Key Figures Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for your planning area and ensure that the key figures for 'Beginning Position' are defined and active.
  Verify that the key figures are correctly assigned to the relevant planning levels.
  
  
  
  Review Data Sources:
  
  Ensure that the data sources feeding into the key figures are correctly set up and populated with the necessary data.
  Check if the data extraction process has been executed successfully.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the data to ensure that all required key figures are populated and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Check Version Settings:
  
  Ensure that you are working with the correct version of the planning area and that all necessary data has been updated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the configuration of key figures and planning areas.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to configuration and data management in SAP, such as /SAPAPO/MC62 for key figure configuration.
  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.