How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM598 - Number of key figures exceeds CBF limit (=20); see SAP Note 484144

/SAPAPO/TSM598 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 598

• Message text: Number of key figures exceeds CBF limit (=20); see SAP Note 484144

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM598 - Number of key figures exceeds CBF limit (=20); see SAP Note 484144 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM598 indicates that the number of key figures in a certain context exceeds the limit set by the CBF (Core Business Function) configuration, which is 20 in this case. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with planning books or data views that are configured to use key figures.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the planning book or data view you are trying to use has been configured with more than 20 key figures. The CBF limit is a restriction in the system to ensure performance and manageability.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Key Figures: Check the planning book or data view configuration to see how many key figures are currently defined. You can do this in the SAP APO system by navigating to the planning book configuration.
  
  
  Reduce Key Figures: If