How To Fix /SAPAPO/OUTLDET153 - Price key figure &1 is not in MLR profile &2; price changes not detected

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OUTLDET -

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Price key figure &1 is not in MLR profile &2; price changes not detected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OUTLDET153 - Price key figure &1 is not in MLR profile &2; price changes not detected ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OUTLDET153 indicates that a price key figure is not included in the Multi-Level Regression (MLR) profile for a specific planning area. This can lead to issues where price changes are not detected, which can affect demand planning and forecasting processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Key Figure in MLR Profile: The specified price key figure (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not part of the MLR profile (denoted as &2). This means that the system is unable to consider this key figure when performing calculations related to price changes.
  Configuration Issues: The MLR profile may not have been set up correctly, or the key figure may not have been added to the profile during configuration.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data itself, such as missing values or incorrect data types that prevent the key figure from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check MLR Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the MLR profile in SAP APO.
  Verify that the price key figure is included in the MLR profile. If it is not, you will need to add it.
  To do this, navigate to the relevant transaction (usually in the SAP APO configuration area) and modify the MLR profile to include the missing key figure.
  
  
  
  Adjust Key Figure Settings:
  
  Ensure that the key figure is correctly defined in the key figure settings. Check its attributes, such as data type and aggregation method, to ensure they are appropriate for MLR calculations.
  
  
  
  Re-run the MLR Calculation:
  
  After making the necessary changes, re-run the MLR calculation to see if the error persists. This will allow the system to recognize the newly included key figure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to MLR profiles and key figures for additional guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that price changes are now being detected correctly and that the forecasting process is functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization): This is a component of SAP that helps organizations with supply chain planning and optimization.
  Key Figures: In SAP, key figures are numerical values that represent data points used in planning and forecasting.
  Multi-Level Regression (MLR): This is a statistical method used in forecasting to analyze the relationship between multiple variables, including price changes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or support team for further assistance.