How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB129 - Missing key figures in planning area - Check of (&1) macro book(s)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB -

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Missing key figures in planning area - Check of (&1) macro book(s)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB129 - Missing key figures in planning area - Check of (&1) macro book(s) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB129 indicates that there are missing key figures in the planning area when checking a macro book. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) when a macro is trying to access key figures that are not defined in the planning area.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Key Figures: The key figures that the macro is trying to reference are not defined in the planning area.
  Incorrect Macro Configuration: The macro may be incorrectly configured to reference key figures that do not exist in the specified planning area.
  Planning Area Changes: If the planning area has been modified (e.g., key figures added or removed), the macro may not have been updated accordingly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain key figures.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Key Figures:
  
  Go to the planning area configuration and verify that all the key figures referenced in the macro are indeed defined in the planning area.
  If any key figures are missing, you may need to add them to the planning area.
  
  
  
  Review Macro Configuration:
  
  Open the macro in the macro editor and check the references to key figures.
  Ensure that all key figures used in the macro are valid and exist in the planning area.
  
  
  
  Update Planning Area:
  
  If the planning area has been changed, update the macro to reflect the current configuration of the planning area.
  You may need to reassign or redefine the macro to ensure it aligns with the current key figures.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the macro has the necessary authorizations to access the key figures in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the macro again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC62 to check the planning area configuration and /SAPAPO/MC8A to manage macros.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring planning areas and macros.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.