How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM240 - Key figure &1: Restriction mode change from &2 to &3 is invalid

/SAPAPO/TSM240 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Key figure &1: Restriction mode change from &2 to &3 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM240 - Key figure &1: Restriction mode change from &2 to &3 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM240 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the restriction mode of a key figure in a planning area. This error indicates that there is an attempt to change the restriction mode of a key figure from one state to another, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  There is an attempt to change the restriction mode of a key figure from one type to another (e.g., from "restricted" to "unrestricted" or vice versa) in a way that is not permitted by the system.
  The key figure is being used in a planning area or has dependencies that prevent the change.
  The configuration of the key figure does not allow for the specified change due to existing data or settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Key Figure Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the key figure