How To Fix /SAPAPO/PMON031 - Key figure does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PMON -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Key figure does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PMON031 - Key figure does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PMON031 Key figure does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a key figure that is being referenced in a planning book, data view, or other configuration does not exist in the system. This can happen for several reasons, including configuration issues, data model changes, or incorrect references in planning books.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Key Figure: The key figure you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning book or data view may be incorrectly configured to reference a key figure that does not exist.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as deletion or renaming of key figures, can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the key figure was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Key Figure Definition:
  
  Go to the key figure definition in the SAP APO system (transaction /SAPAPO/KEYFIG).
  Verify if the key figure exists and is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Book Configuration:
  
  Check the planning book or data view configuration (transaction /SAPAPO/DP).
  Ensure that the key figure is correctly referenced and that there are no typos or incorrect settings.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Restore Key Figure:
  
  If the key figure is missing, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the key figure was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure that they were completed successfully and that the key figure is present in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or change logs to understand if there were any recent changes that could have affected the key figure.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Training and Documentation: Review SAP training materials or documentation related to key figure management and planning book configuration in SAP APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.