How To Fix /PF1/MSG_BPC_LAYER201 - No active server found; maintain segmentation key Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_BPC_LAYER -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: No active server found; maintain segmentation key Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_BPC_LAYER201 - No active server found; maintain segmentation key Customizing ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_BPC_LAYER201 No active server found; maintain segmentation key Customizing typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC). This error indicates that the system is unable to find an active server for the specified segmentation key, which is essential for processing requests in BPC.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Server: The error usually arises when there is no active BPC server configured for the segmentation key you are trying to use.
  
  Configuration Issues: The segmentation key may not be properly maintained in the BPC configuration settings.
  Missing or Incorrect Customizing: The necessary customizing settings for the segmentation key may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check BPC Server Configuration:
  
  Go to the BPC administration area and check the server settings.
  Ensure that there is an active server configured for the segmentation key you are using.
  
  
  
  Maintain Segmentation Key:
  
  Navigate to the BPC customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Look