How To Fix /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS196 - Select a key figure/period combination for details

/SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS -

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Select a key figure/period combination for details

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/SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS196 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS196 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to access or analyze data without selecting a valid key figure or period combination. This error indicates that the system requires a specific key figure (such as sales, inventory, etc.) and a corresponding time period (like a month, week, or day) to provide detailed information.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Key Figure: The user has not selected a key figure in the planning book or data view.
  Missing Period: The user has not selected a time period for which they want to view the data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning book or data view may not be properly configured to display the required key figures or periods.
  Data Availability: There may be no data available for the selected key figure and period combination.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Key Figure: Ensure that you select a valid key figure from the available options in