How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSDM031 - Selected VCL key figure &1 does not exist in planning area &2

/SAPAPO/MSDP_TSDM031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSDM -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Selected VCL key figure &1 does not exist in planning area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSDM031 - Selected VCL key figure &1 does not exist in planning area &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSDM031 Selected VCL key figure &1 does not exist in planning area &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with planning areas and key figures. This error indicates that the specified key figure does not exist in the defined planning area.
  
  Cause:
  
  Key Figure Not Defined: The key figure specified in the error message (&1) is not defined in the planning area (&2). This could happen if the key figure was deleted or never created in the first place.
  Incorrect Planning Area: The planning area being referenced may not be the correct one where the key figure is defined.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typographical error in the key figure name or planning area name when it was referenced in the transaction or report.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the key figure