How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_TS256 - Current key figure description: Reference to proportional figure broken

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_TS -

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Current key figure description: Reference to proportional figure broken

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_TS256 - Current key figure description: Reference to proportional figure broken ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_TS256 indicates that there is a problem with the reference to a proportional key figure in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid reference for a key figure that is expected to be proportional to another key figure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Key Figure: The key figure that is supposed to be referenced may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the key figures may be incorrect, leading to broken references.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from correctly interpreting the relationships between key figures.
  Master Data Issues: Problems with master data (like missing or incorrect characteristics) can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Key Figure Configuration:
  
  Go to the key figure configuration in the APO system and verify that the key figures are correctly defined and that their relationships are properly set up.
  Ensure that the proportional key figure is correctly linked to its reference key figure.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for any inconsistencies or missing entries that could affect the key figures.
  Ensure that all necessary characteristics and attributes are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Recreate Missing Key Figures:
  
  If a key figure is missing, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks in the APO system to identify and resolve any data inconsistencies that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the planning area settings are correctly configured and that all necessary key figures are included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for notes using the error message number or keywords.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/OM_KEYFIG for key figure maintenance and /SAPAPO/OM_PLANNING_AREA for planning area settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SAPAPO/OM_TS256 error message.