How To Fix /SAPAPO/FCS_ADMIN023 - Key figure &1 is used in transfer profile &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FCS_ADMIN -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Key figure &1 is used in transfer profile &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCS_ADMIN023 - Key figure &1 is used in transfer profile &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCS_ADMIN023 indicates that a specific key figure (denoted as &1) is being used in a transfer profile (denoted as &2). This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there are issues related to the configuration of transfer profiles, particularly when trying to delete or modify a key figure that is still in use.
  Cause:
  
  Key Figure in Use: The key figure you are trying to delete or modify is actively being referenced in one or more transfer profiles. This means that the system is preventing changes to maintain data integrity.
  Transfer Profile Configuration: The transfer profile is configured to use the key figure, and any attempt to alter or remove it without first addressing its usage will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage:
  
  Check which transfer profiles are using the key figure. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP APO.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/FCS_ADMIN or /SAPAPO/TS_ADMIN to view transfer profiles and their associated key figures.
  
  
  
  Modify Transfer Profile:
  
  If you need to delete or modify the key figure, first edit the transfer profile to remove the reference to the key figure.
  Ensure that the transfer profile is saved after making changes.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Key Figure:
  
  Once the key figure is no longer referenced in any transfer profiles, you can proceed to delete or modify it as needed.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or configurations that might be referencing the key figure. This includes checking for any planning books, data views, or other settings that might be linked to the key figure.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing key figures and transfer profiles in SAP APO.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/FCS_ADMIN for managing key figures and transfer profiles.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address specific issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/FCS_ADMIN023 effectively.