How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB055 - Key figure <&1> must not be set to ready for input

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Key figure <&1> must not be set to ready for input

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB055 - Key figure <&1> must not be set to ready for input ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB055 indicates that a key figure in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system is set to "ready for input," which is not allowed for certain key figures. This typically occurs in the context of planning books or data views where specific key figures are expected to be calculated or derived rather than manually inputted.
  Cause:
  
  Key Figure Configuration: The key figure in question is configured in a way that it should not accept manual input. This is often the case for calculated key figures or those that are derived from other data.
  Planning Book Settings: The planning book or data view may have been incorrectly set up, allowing for input on a key figure that should be read-only.
  User Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the key figure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Key Figure Settings:
  
  Go to the key figure configuration in the SAP APO system.
  Ensure that the key figure is set up correctly. If it is a calculated key figure, it should not be set to "ready for input."
  If necessary, change the configuration to prevent manual input.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Book Configuration:
  
  Open the planning book in the SAP APO system.
  Check the settings for the key figure in the planning book. Ensure that it is not marked as "ready for input" if it should be calculated.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Authorizations:
  
  If the issue is related to user permissions, check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the appropriate rights to modify the planning book or key figure settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring key figures and planning books in APO.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Key Figures in SAP APO: Key figures are essential components in SAP APO that represent quantitative data used in planning processes. They can be either input key figures (where users can enter data) or calculated key figures (where values are derived from other data).
  Planning Books: Planning books are used in SAP APO to display and manipulate data for planning purposes. They consist of various key figures and can be customized based on business requirements.
  SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or Knowledge Base Articles that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your key figures are configured correctly for your planning processes.