How To Fix /SAPAPO/PMDS_RECLASS020 - Customizing error: Free attributer missing for auto. BoD change key fig.

/SAPAPO/PMDS_RECLASS020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PMDS_RECLASS -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Customizing error: Free attributer missing for auto. BoD change key fig.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PMDS_RECLASS020 - Customizing error: Free attributer missing for auto. BoD change key fig. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PMDS_RECLASS020 indicates a customizing issue related to the absence of a free attribute for the automatic change of the key figure in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when there is a configuration problem in the planning area or the key figure settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Free Attribute: The error suggests that a required free attribute is not defined for the key figure that is being used for the automatic change in the planning area.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the planning area, such as missing or incorrectly defined characteristics or key figures.
  Inconsistent Data: The data model may have inconsistencies, such as missing attributes that are expected by the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MC62 to check the configuration of the planning area.
  Ensure that the key figure in