How To Fix EPM051 - Key figure &1 was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPM - Messages for Plant Manager Role

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Key figure &1 was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPM051 - Key figure &1 was deleted ?

  The SAP error message EPM051, which states "Key figure &1 was deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) when a key figure that is being referenced in a report, planning model, or calculation has been deleted or is no longer available in the data model.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Key Figure: The most common cause is that the key figure (e.g., a measure or metric) has been deleted from the data model or planning application.
  Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model, such as modifications to dimensions or key figures, can lead to this error if the report or planning function still references the deleted key figure.
  Versioning Issues: If you are working with different versions of a model or report, the key figure may exist in one version but not in another.
  Data Source Changes: If the data source has been modified or if the connection to the data source has been lost, it may result in this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Data Model: Verify the data model to ensure that the key figure in question still exists. If it has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or adjust your reports/planning functions accordingly.
  Update Reports/Functions: If the key figure has been deleted intentionally, update any reports, calculations, or planning functions that reference this key figure to remove or replace it with an appropriate alternative.
  Version Management: Ensure that you are working with the correct version of the model or report. If necessary, switch to the version that contains the key figure.
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation or change logs related to the data model to understand why the key figure was deleted and if there are any recommended alternatives.
  Recreate Key Figure: If the key figure is essential for your reporting or planning, consider recreating it in the data model with the same properties as before.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Review SAP training materials or documentation related to BPC or SAC to better understand how key figures are managed and how to troubleshoot related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EPM051 error and restore functionality to your reports or planning applications.