How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_TS260 - Historical key figure description: Reference to profile broken

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_TS -

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Historical key figure description: Reference to profile broken

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_TS260 - Historical key figure description: Reference to profile broken ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_TS260 indicates that there is a problem with the historical key figure in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the message "Reference to profile broken" suggests that the system is unable to find or access the profile associated with the historical key figure.
  Cause:
  
  Profile Deletion or Modification: The profile that was previously linked to the historical key figure may have been deleted or modified, leading to a broken reference.
  Transport Issues: If the profile was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration settings or data models that affect the historical key figures can lead to this error.
  Data Consistency Issues: Inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings can also cause this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Profile Existence: Verify that the profile referenced by the historical key figure still exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP APO.
  Reassign Profile: If the profile has been deleted or is missing, you may need to create a new profile or reassign an existing one to the historical key figure.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate problems with the profile.
  Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the APO system to identify and resolve any inconsistencies related to the historical key figures and their profiles.
  Review Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the historical key figures to ensure they are set up correctly and that all necessary profiles are properly linked.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/OM_HKF to manage historical key figures or /SAPAPO/OM_PROFILE to manage profiles.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP APO documentation for detailed information on managing historical key figures and profiles.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or APO support team for further assistance.