How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA106 - The key figure & was not defined in the planning book

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 106

• Message text: The key figure & was not defined in the planning book

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA106 - The key figure & was not defined in the planning book ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA106 indicates that a specific key figure is not defined in the planning book you are trying to use in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when you attempt to access or manipulate data related to a key figure that has not been configured 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.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model or the configuration of the planning area that is linked to the planning book.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Book Configuration:
  
  Go to the planning book configuration in SAP APO.
  Verify that the key figure in question is indeed defined in the planning book.
  If it is not defined, you will need to add it to the planning book.
  
  
  
  Modify Planning Book:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can modify the planning book to include the missing key figure.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/SDP94 to access the planning book and add the key figure.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Area:
  
  Ensure that the planning area associated with the planning book includes the key figure.
  If the key figure is missing from the planning area, you may need to adjust the planning area configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring planning books and key figures.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Key Figures: Key figures are metrics used in planning processes, such as sales quantities, inventory levels, etc. They need to be defined in both the planning area and the planning book to be usable.
  Planning Books and Areas: Planning books are used to display and manipulate data, while planning areas define the structure of the data, including the key figures and characteristics.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning book maintenance and /SAPAPO/SDP93 for planning area maintenance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.