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 the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Key Figure Categories: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/MC62 for APO or RSA1 for BW) and check if the key figure category exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or adjust your planning area or data model to include it.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the key figure category is correctly configured in the planning area or InfoProvider.
  Check the settings in the planning book or data model to ensure that the key figure category is included.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Review the code or configuration where the key figure category is referenced to ensure there are no typos.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the key figure category was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on creating or configuring key figure categories.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Key Figure Categories: These are used in SAP to define how key figures (quantitative measures) are treated in planning and reporting. They can include settings for aggregation, time periods, and other characteristics.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing key figures and planning areas, such as /SAPAPO/MC62, RSA1, or SPRO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MW286 error and implement a solution.