How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA902 - Key figures for inventory fluctuation and forecast must be different

/SAPAPO/MA902 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 902

• Message text: Key figures for inventory fluctuation and forecast must be different

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA902 - Key figures for inventory fluctuation and forecast must be different ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA902 indicates that there is a conflict between the key figures used for inventory fluctuation and forecast in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the system detects that the key figures assigned for these two purposes are the same, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Key Figure Assignment: The key figures for inventory fluctuation and forecast must be distinct. If they are set to the same key figure in the planning book or data view, the system will throw this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the planning book settings or in the key figure settings within the APO system.
  Data Model Issues: The data model may have been incorrectly set up, leading to overlapping key figures.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Key Figure Settings:
  
  Go to the planning book or data view configuration in the APO system.
  Verify the key figures assigned for inventory fluctuation and forecast.
  Ensure that