How To Fix /ISDFPS/CL_FDPFA_MLI016 - Authorized/actual comparison not possible; select force element &

/ISDFPS/CL_FDPFA_MLI016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/CL_FDPFA_MLI -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Authorized/actual comparison not possible; select force element &

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/ISDFPS/CL_FDPFA_MLI016 - Details

• The SAP error message /ISDFPS/CL_FDPFA_MLI016 Authorized/actual comparison not possible; select force element & typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Planning (FDP) module, particularly when dealing with planning scenarios that involve comparing authorized (planned) values against actual values.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system is unable to perform the authorized vs. actual comparison for a specific planning element. The reasons for this could include:
  
  Missing Data: The required data for either the authorized or actual values is missing or not properly maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in how data is processed.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for the comparison may not include the necessary elements or may be incorrectly defined.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the required data for comparison.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Availability: Ensure that both