How To Fix /SAPAPO/PMON030 - Variant &1: Choose key figure or aggregation mode 'formula'

/SAPAPO/PMON030 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PMON -

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Variant &1: Choose key figure or aggregation mode 'formula'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PMON030 - Variant &1: Choose key figure or aggregation mode 'formula' ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PMON030 Variant &1: Choose key figure or aggregation mode 'formula' typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with planning books or data views. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a planning book or a data view, specifically related to the key figures or aggregation modes being used.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Key Figure Selection: The error suggests that the key figure or aggregation mode selected in the variant does not meet the requirements for the operation being performed. This could be due to the key figure not being defined correctly or not being compatible with the selected aggregation mode.
  
  
  Missing Formula: If the key figure is expected to use a formula for calculations, and none is defined, this error will occur.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the planning book or the data view, such