How To Fix MW286 - Key figure cat. & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Key figure cat. & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The key figure category entered is not defined.

How to fix this error?

Select an existing key figure category.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW286 - Key figure cat. & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MW286, which states "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 trying to access a key figure category that has not been defined or is not available in the current context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Key Figure Category: The specified key figure category does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or because it has not been created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The key figure category may not be properly configured in the planning area or data model.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the key figure category name being referenced in the report or planning function.
  Transport Issues: If the key figure category was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in