How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM215 - Key figure &: Invalid aggregation/disaggregation rule

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 215

• Message text: Key figure &: Invalid aggregation/disaggregation rule

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM215 - Key figure &: Invalid aggregation/disaggregation rule ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM215 Key figure &: Invalid aggregation/disaggregation rule typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the configuration of key figures in the planning area. This error indicates that the aggregation or disaggregation rules defined for a specific key figure are not valid or cannot be applied as expected.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The aggregation or disaggregation rules for the key figure may not be properly defined or may reference non-existent characteristics or key figures.
  Incompatible Data Types: The data types of the key figures involved in the aggregation/disaggregation may not be compatible.
  Missing Key Figure: The key figure referenced in the error message may not exist in the planning area or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Planning Area: The planning area being used may not be correctly set up to handle the specified key figure.
  Hierarchy Issues: If the key figure is supposed to aggregate data based on a hierarchy, there may be issues with the hierarchy configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Key Figure Configuration: Review the configuration of the key figure in the planning area. Ensure that the aggregation and disaggregation rules are correctly defined and that they reference valid key figures and characteristics.
  Validate Data Types: Ensure that the data types of the key figures involved in the aggregation/disaggregation are compatible. For example, you cannot aggregate a numeric key figure with a character-based key figure.
  Verify Existence of Key Figure: Confirm that the key figure mentioned in the error message exists in the planning area and has not been deleted or renamed.
  Review Planning Area Setup: Check the overall setup of the planning area to ensure that it is configured correctly to handle the key figures and their associated rules.
  Check Hierarchies: If applicable, review the hierarchy settings for the key figure to ensure that they are correctly defined and that the hierarchy is active.
  Test with Sample Data: If possible, test the aggregation/disaggregation with sample data to see if the issue persists. This can help isolate the problem.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/TSM to access the key figure settings and aggregation/disaggregation rules.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP APO documentation for detailed information on key figure configuration, aggregation, and disaggregation rules.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /SAPAPO/TSM215 error message.