How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNP_SHLF103 - Select a valid key figure or category group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNP_SHLF -

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Select a valid key figure or category group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP_SHLF103 - Select a valid key figure or category group ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP_SHLF103: Select a valid key figure or category group typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when working with the Supply Network Planning (SNP) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid key figure or category group for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Key Figure: The key figure you are trying to use may not be defined in the system or may not be available for the specific planning area you are working with.
  Missing Category Group: The category group you are trying to select may not exist or may not be assigned to the relevant key figures.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access the key figures or category groups.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the planning area or the key figure settings that prevent the selection of valid key figures or category groups.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Key Figures:
  
  Go to the key figure settings in the relevant planning area and ensure that the key figure you are trying to use is defined and active.
  You can check this in the SAP GUI by navigating to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MC62 (for key figure settings).
  
  
  
  Verify Category Groups:
  
  Ensure that the category group you are trying to select is correctly defined and assigned to the key figures in the planning area.
  You can check category groups in the transaction code /SAPAPO/MC63.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if you have the necessary authorizations to access the key figures and category groups. You may need to contact your SAP security team to verify your roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration of the planning area to ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined. This includes checking the integration of key figures and category groups.
  If you have access, you can use transaction code /SAPAPO/MC8A to review the planning area configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on key figures and category groups in SNP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Key Figures: These are numerical values that represent data points in planning, such as demand, supply, or inventory levels.
  Category Groups: These are classifications used to group key figures for reporting and analysis purposes.
  Planning Area: A logical grouping of key figures, master data, and other settings that define a specific planning scenario 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.