How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_TS257 - Current key figure description: Reference to time-based split KF broken

/SAPAPO/OM_TS257 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_TS -

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Current key figure description: Reference to time-based split KF broken

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/SAPAPO/OM_TS257 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_TS257 indicates that there is an issue with a time-based split key figure in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when there is a reference to a key figure that is not properly defined or is broken, which can disrupt the planning process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Broken Reference: The key figure that is being referenced may have been deleted or is not properly configured.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that the key figure is supposed to reference, such as missing time periods or incorrect data types.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the key figure may not align with the expected settings for time-based splits.
  Master Data Issues: Problems with master data, such as missing or incorrect characteristics, can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Key Figure Configuration: 
  
  Go to the key figure configuration in the SAP APO system and verify that the key figure