How To Fix /ISDFPS/ICM_OF172 - Error creating organizational measure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/ICM_OF -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Error creating organizational measure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/ICM_OF172 - Error creating organizational measure ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/ICM_OF172 Error creating organizational measure typically occurs in the context of the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP S/4HANA environments, particularly when dealing with organizational measures in the context of planning and forecasting.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being used to create the organizational measure. This could include missing or incorrect master data.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The organizational structure may not be properly configured in the system. This could involve missing settings in the organizational units or planning areas.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to create the organizational measure may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or application server.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Verify that all required master data is available and correctly configured.
  Ensure that