How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_TS446 - Zero value is fixed but is not supported by key figure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_TS -

• Message number: 446

• Message text: Zero value is fixed but is not supported by key figure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_TS446 - Zero value is fixed but is not supported by key figure ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_TS446 indicates that there is an issue with a key figure in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that a zero value is fixed but is not supported by the key figure in question. This typically occurs in the context of planning scenarios where certain key figures are expected to have specific constraints or characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Key Figure Configuration: The key figure may be configured in such a way that it does not allow zero values. This could be due to settings in the key figure definition or the planning area.
  Data Entry: A user may have attempted to fix a value (e.g., through a planning book or interactive planning) to zero, which is not permissible for that particular key figure.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area might have restrictions that prevent zero values from being fixed for certain key figures.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues with the master data that are causing the key figure to behave unexpectedly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Key Figure Settings: Check the configuration of the key figure in the planning area. Ensure that it is set up to allow zero values if that is the intended behavior.
  
  Go to the key figure definition in the SAP APO system and verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Fixed Values: If a zero value is not allowed, consider changing the fixed value to a non-zero value that is acceptable for the key figure.
  
  
  Check Planning Area Configuration: Review the planning area settings to ensure that there are no restrictions on fixing zero values for the key figures involved.
  
  
  Data Validation: Validate the master data and ensure that all relevant data entries are correct and consistent. This includes checking for any missing or incorrect data that might affect the key figure.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific key figure and planning area to understand any limitations or special considerations.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the scenario again to ensure that the error is resolved and that the key figure behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Review training materials or documentation related to SAP APO key figures and planning areas for a deeper understanding of their configurations and limitations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.