How To Fix INM044 - Direction of key figure definition &1 is invalid (bidirectional)

INM044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: INM - Message Class for Innovation Management

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Direction of key figure definition &1 is invalid (bidirectional)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message INM044 - Direction of key figure definition &1 is invalid (bidirectional) ?

  The SAP error message INM044 indicates that there is an issue with the direction of a key figure definition in the context of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). The message specifically states that the direction of the key figure definition is invalid, particularly when it is set to "bidirectional."
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Key Figure Direction: The key figure is defined with a direction that is not supported or incorrectly configured. In IBP, key figures can typically be defined as "input," "output," or "bidirectional." If a key figure is set to "bidirectional," it means that it can accept values from both upstream and downstream processes. However, if the configuration does not support this or if there are inconsistencies in the data model, this error can occur.
  
  
  Model 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the model configuration, such as missing or incorrect settings for the key figure or its associated planning