How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM373 - Key figure description for key figure &1 is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 373

• Message text: Key figure description for key figure &1 is inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM373 - Key figure description for key figure &1 is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM373 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the key figure description for a specific key figure in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the key figure's attributes or settings do not match the expected configuration or when there are discrepancies in the data model.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Key Figure Definition: The key figure may have been defined with attributes that do not align with the data model or planning area.
  Missing or Incorrect Descriptions: The description for the key figure may be missing or incorrectly defined in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the key figure was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to inconsistencies.
  Changes in Configuration: Changes made to the key figure or its attributes after it was initially created can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Key Figure Definition: Go to the key figure definition in the SAP APO system and verify that all attributes are correctly defined. Ensure that the key figure description is present and accurate.
  
  Transaction Code: /SAPAPO/TSM (Key Figure Maintenance)
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area: Ensure that the key figure is correctly assigned to the planning area and that the planning area is properly configured.
  
  Transaction Code: /SAPAPO/MP30 (Planning Area Maintenance)
  
  
  
  Consistency Check: Use the consistency check tools available in SAP APO to identify and rectify any inconsistencies in the key figure definitions.
  
  Transaction Code: /SAPAPO/TSM (Consistency Check)
  
  
  
  Transport Management: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  Recreate Key Figure: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved, consider deleting and recreating the key figure with the correct settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to key figure management in APO for additional guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the inconsistency.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency related to the key figure description in SAP APO.