How To Fix MW287 - Key figure cat. & has invalid entry: & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 287

• Message text: Key figure cat. & has invalid entry: & &

What causes this issue?

The key figure category has not been properly defined for the
information structure entered.

System Response

The system checks whether the field assignments in the key figure
category are allowed for the information structure entered. They are not
allowed if the table name does not correspond to that of the information
structure or if fields have been specified that are not contained in
the information structure.

How to fix this error?

Check the key figure category.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW287 - Key figure cat. & has invalid entry: & & ?

  The SAP error message MW287 indicates that there is an issue with a key figure category in your SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's planning and forecasting applications, such as SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). The message suggests that the key figure category you are trying to use has an invalid entry.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Key Figure Category: The key figure category specified in the error message does not exist or is not defined correctly in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the planning area or key figure settings that lead to this error.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may have inconsistencies or invalid entries that do not match the expected key figure categories.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the key figure category.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Key Figure Category:
  
  Verify that the key figure category mentioned in the error message is correctly defined in the system.
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., transaction code /SAPAPO/MC62 for APO) and check the key figure definitions.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the planning area and key figures are configured correctly. Check if the key figure category is assigned to the correct planning area.
  If you are using IBP, check the configuration in the IBP model and ensure that the key figures are properly set up.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Review the data being processed to ensure that there are no invalid entries or inconsistencies. This may involve checking the data source or the input data for the planning process.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the key figure category. Check the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the key figure categories and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MC62 for key figure maintenance in APO or the equivalent in IBP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the MW287 error in your SAP system.