How To Fix /SAPAPO/PRP170 - Promotion key figure does not exist

/SAPAPO/PRP170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PRP -

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Promotion key figure does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PRP170 - Promotion key figure does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PRP170 Promotion key figure does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a specified promotion key figure in the planning area or the data model being used. This can happen for several reasons, including configuration issues or missing data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Key Figure: The promotion key figure you are trying to use has not been defined in the planning area.
  Incorrect Planning Area: The planning area you are working with does not include the promotion key figure.
  Data Model Issues: The data model may not be correctly set up to include the necessary key figures.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the promotion key figure.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to the promotion key figures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the planning area configuration in SAP APO