How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA458 - Requested key figure is not defined in planning area

/SAPAPO/MA458 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 458

• Message text: Requested key figure is not defined in planning area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA458 - Requested key figure is not defined in planning area ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA458 Requested key figure is not defined in planning area typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to access or manipulate a key figure that has not been defined in the specified planning area. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during planning runs, data retrieval, or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Key Figure Not Defined: The key figure you are trying to access is not defined in the planning area you are working with.
  Incorrect Planning Area: The planning area specified may not be the one that contains the key figure.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning area or the key figures within it.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as adding or removing key figures, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Key Figure Definition:
  
  Go to the planning area