How To Fix MW116 - Text for key figure category & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Text for key figure category & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW116 - Text for key figure category & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MW116, which states "Text for key figure category & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's planning and reporting modules, such as SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a text description for a specified key figure category in the relevant data dictionary or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Text Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the text for the specified key figure category has not been maintained in the system. This can happen if the key figure category was created but the corresponding text entries were not added.
  
  
  Incorrect Key Figure Category: The key figure category specified in the report or query may be incorrect or misspelled, leading the system to search for a non-existent entry.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the key figure category was recently transported from a development environment