How To Fix /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES008 - Application type &1 is invalid; contact your system administrator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Application type &1 is invalid; contact your system administrator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES008 - Application type &1 is invalid; contact your system administrator ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES008 Application type &1 is invalid; contact your system administrator typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the application type being referenced in a KPI (Key Performance Indicator) or some other configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Application Type: The application type specified in the configuration or the KPI definition does not exist or is not recognized by the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to the application type in the APO system.
  Transport Issues: If the application type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly set up in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified application type.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Application Type: Verify that the application type specified in the error message is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the relevant transaction codes (e.g., /SAPAPO/KPI for KPI settings).
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the application type is correctly set up. This may involve checking the settings in the SAP APO configuration.
  Transport Validation: If the application type was recently transported, ensure that all necessary objects and configurations were included in the transport request.
  User Authorizations: Check the user authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the application type.
  Contact System Administrator: If you are unable to resolve the issue, contact your system administrator for further assistance. They may need to check system logs or perform additional troubleshooting.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/KPI for KPI management, /SAPAPO/OM for order management, and others that may relate to the application type in question.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for APO to understand the configuration and management of application types and KPIs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution. If the problem persists, further investigation by a technical consultant or SAP support may be necessary.