How To Fix /SAPAPO/SCC273 - Specified key figure does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SCC -

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Specified key figure does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCC273 - Specified key figure does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCC273 Specified 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 function, query, or report is not defined in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Key Figure: The key figure you are trying to use in your planning function or query does not exist in the key figure master data.
  Incorrect Key Figure Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the key figure reference.
  Key Figure Not Activated: The key figure might exist but is not activated or is not available in the current planning area.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the key figure.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Key Figure Definition:
  
  Go to the key figure master data in the SAP APO system and verify if the specified key figure exists.
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/KEYFIG to check the list of key figures.
  
  
  
  Correct the Key Figure Name:
  
  Ensure that the key figure name used in your planning function or query is spelled correctly and matches the name defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Activate the Key Figure:
  
  If the key figure exists but is not activated, you may need to activate it in the relevant planning area. This can be done through the configuration settings in the SAP APO system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the key figure. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the planning area you are working with includes the key figure in question. You can check this in the planning area configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the key figure's purpose or usage, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on the specific key figure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/KEYFIG for key figure management and /SAPAPO/MC62 for planning area settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional help and shared experiences from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.