How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2197 - Restriction key used

/SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2 -

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Restriction key used

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/SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2197 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2197 indicates that a restriction key is being used in a way that is not allowed in the context of the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within SAP, particularly when dealing with planning areas, key figures, or planning books.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The restriction key may not be properly configured or may not be compatible with the planning area or key figures you are working with.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the restriction key to be invalid.
  Usage in Incorrect Context: The restriction key might be used in a context where it is not applicable, such as in a planning book or a query that does not support it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of