How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_TS261 - Historical key figure description: Ref. to proportional figure broken

/SAPAPO/OM_TS261 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_TS -

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Historical key figure description: Ref. to proportional figure broken

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_TS261 - Historical key figure description: Ref. to proportional figure broken ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_TS261 related to historical key figures in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) indicates that there is an issue with the reference to a proportional figure. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid reference for the proportional key figure, which is necessary for calculations or data processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Data: The reference key figure that the proportional figure is supposed to relate to may not exist or may not have been properly defined.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from correctly calculating or referencing the proportional key figure.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the key figure definitions or in the planning area can lead to this error.
  Time Period Issues: The time periods for which the data is being processed may not align correctly, leading to broken references.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Key Figure Definitions: Verify that the key figures