How To Fix /SAPAPO/ADV018 - No macros were found that use the selected key figure

/SAPAPO/ADV018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ADV -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No macros were found that use the selected key figure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ADV018 - No macros were found that use the selected key figure ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ADV018 indicates that there are no macros available that utilize the selected key figure in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a macro or planning function that is expected to work with a specific key figure, but the system cannot find any macros associated with that key figure.
  Causes:
  
  No Macros Defined: There are simply no macros defined in the system that reference the selected key figure.
  Incorrect Key Figure Selection: The key figure you selected may not be the one intended for the macro you are trying to execute.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or execute the macros associated with the key figure.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the macros or key figures may not be set up correctly in the APO system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Macro Definitions:
  
  Go to the macro maintenance transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/MC8) and