How To Fix /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES071 - Selection &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Selection &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES071 - Selection &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES071 Selection &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to access a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) selection that is not defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Selection: The selection criteria or the specific KPI selection you are trying to access has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the selection is not properly set up in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specific KPI selection.
  Transport Issues: If the selection was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Selection Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/KPI) and verify if the selection you are trying to use is defined.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ask your system administrator to do so.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the KPI and its selections is correctly set up in the system.
  Check the customizing settings in the SAP system to ensure that all necessary components are activated.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the KPI selections.
  You may need to consult with your security team to ensure that the user roles are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the selection was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported.
  If there were issues during the transport, you may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific KPI or selection you are trying to access for any additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO that deal with KPI management, such as /SAPAPO/KPI for KPI configuration.
  User Forums: Look for discussions in SAP community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been addressed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.