How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSDM025 - Choose a basic key figure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSDM -

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Choose a basic key figure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSDM025 - Choose a basic key figure ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSDM025 typically indicates that a basic key figure needs to be selected in the context of a planning scenario in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error often arises when a user attempts to execute a function or transaction that requires a basic key figure, but none has been specified or selected.
  Cause:
  
  No Basic Key Figure Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected a basic key figure in the relevant planning view or transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning area or key figures in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or select the required key figures.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Basic Key Figure:
  
  Navigate to the relevant planning view or transaction where the error occurred.
  Look for a dropdown or selection box for basic key figures.
  Choose an appropriate basic key figure that is relevant to your planning scenario.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the planning area is correctly configured and that the necessary key figures are defined.
  You can check this in the SAP APO configuration settings under the relevant planning area.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and select the key figures.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user roles are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific planning scenario you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Basic Key Figures: These are fundamental metrics used in planning scenarios, such as sales quantities, production quantities, etc. They are essential for performing various planning functions in SAP APO.
  Planning Area: A planning area in SAP APO defines the scope of planning and includes key figures, characteristics, and other relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this error or provide additional context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSDM025 and continue with your planning activities in SAP APO.