How To Fix /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR025 - The key figure & is missing in the planning book

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR -

• Message number: 025

• Message text: The key figure & is missing in the planning book

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR025 - The key figure & is missing in the planning book ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR025 indicates that a key figure is missing in the planning book you are trying to use in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically in the Demand Planning (DP) area. This error typically arises when you attempt to execute a planning function or a report that requires a specific key figure that has not been defined in the planning book.
  Cause:
  
  Key Figure Not Defined: The key figure you are trying to use is not included in the planning book configuration.
  Incorrect Planning Book: You may be using the wrong planning book that does not contain the required key figure.
  Key Figure Deletion: The key figure may have been deleted or not activated in the planning book.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the key figure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Book Configuration:
  
  Go to the planning book configuration in the SAP APO system.
  Verify that the key figure in question is included in the planning book. You can do this by navigating to the planning book and checking the key figures assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Key Figure:
  
  If the key figure is missing, you can add it to the planning book. This can be done by:
  
  Accessing the planning book configuration (transaction /SAPAPO/DP).
  Selecting the relevant planning book and editing its configuration.
  Adding the required key figure to the list of key figures.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Correct Planning Book:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct planning book that is intended for the analysis or planning function you are executing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if you have the necessary authorizations to access the key figure. If not, contact your system administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or user guides for the specific planning function you are trying to execute to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/DP for demand planning and /SAPAPO/MC for key figure maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  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.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR025 and successfully use the required key figure in your planning book.