How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM218 - Invalid key figure index &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Invalid key figure index &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM218 - Invalid key figure index & ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM218 Invalid key figure index & typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue related to key figures in the planning area. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a key figure that does not exist or is not properly defined in the planning area.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Key Figure Reference: The key figure index being referenced does not exist in the planning area.
  Configuration Issues: The planning area may not be correctly configured, or the key figures may not have been properly defined or activated.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data model, such as missing or corrupted entries in the key figure definitions.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the key figure definitions may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Key Figure Definitions:
  
  Go to the planning area configuration and verify that the key figure in question is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the key figure is active and included in the planning area.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/TSM1 to check the planning area settings and ensure that all key figures are correctly configured.
  If necessary, reconfigure the planning area to include the missing key figure.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the planning area to identify any discrepancies or issues with key figures.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/TSM2 to perform a consistency check.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included.
  If needed, re-transport the key figure definitions or manually recreate them in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/TSM1 (Planning Area Maintenance) and /SAPAPO/TSM2 (Consistency Check).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any known issues or fixes.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SAPAPO/TSM218 Invalid key figure index & error message.