How To Fix /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG021 - Invalid key figure name &1

/SAPAPO/CFM_MSG021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Invalid key figure name &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG021 - Invalid key figure name &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CFM_MSG021 Invalid key figure name &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when working with key figures in the SAP APO system. This error indicates that the key figure name specified in a certain operation or configuration is not recognized or does not exist in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Typographical Error: The key figure name may have been misspelled or incorrectly entered.
  Key Figure Not Defined: The key figure may not be defined in the system or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Planning Area: The key figure may not exist in the planning area you are currently working with.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the key figure.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the planning area or key figure may not be set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Key Figure Name: Verify that the key figure name is spelled correctly and matches the name