How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA446 - Requested key figure not defined in InfoCube

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 446

• Message text: Requested key figure not defined in InfoCube

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA446 - Requested key figure not defined in InfoCube ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA446 Requested key figure not defined in InfoCube typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a query or report is trying to access a key figure that has not been defined in the specified InfoCube. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Key Figure Not Defined: The key figure you are trying to access in your query or report is not defined in the InfoCube you are querying.
  Incorrect InfoCube: The InfoCube being queried may not be the correct one for the data you are trying to analyze.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as modifications to the InfoCube or key figures, may have led to the key figure being removed or renamed.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain key figures in the InfoCube.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Key Figure Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoCube definition in the SAP system and verify if the key figure in question is indeed defined.
  If it is not defined, you may need to add it to the InfoCube.
  
  
  
  Verify InfoCube:
  
  Ensure that you are querying the correct InfoCube. Check the query or report settings to confirm that the correct InfoCube is being used.
  
  
  
  Update Queries:
  
  If the key figure has been renamed or removed, update any queries or reports that reference the old key figure to use the new or correct key figure.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the key figures in the InfoCube. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation related to the InfoCube and key figures to understand any recent changes that may have affected the availability of the key figure.
  
  
  
  Data Load Issues:
  
  If the key figure is supposed to be populated from a data load, ensure that the data load process has been executed successfully and that there are no errors in the data loading process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoCube definitions and RSRT (Query Monitor) to test queries.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoCubes and key figures in SAP APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.