How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM508 - Info object '&1' for parameter '&2' is not a key figure

/SAPAPO/TSM508 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 508

• Message text: Info object '&1' for parameter '&2' is not a key figure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM508 - Info object '&1' for parameter '&2' is not a key figure ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM508 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of an InfoObject in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, the message states that the InfoObject specified by &1 for the parameter &2 is not recognized as a key figure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect InfoObject Type: The InfoObject you are trying to use is not defined as a key figure in the system. Key figures are typically numeric values that can be aggregated, while characteristics are descriptive attributes.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the planning area or the data model where the InfoObject is being used.
  Typographical Errors: There could be a typo in the InfoObject name or the parameter name being referenced.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as the addition or removal of key figures, this could lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check InfoObject Definition: Verify that the InfoObject &1 is