How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM690 - The key figure semantic is already used by key figure '&1'.

/SAPAPO/TSM690 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 690

• Message text: The key figure semantic is already used by key figure '&1'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM690 - The key figure semantic is already used by key figure '&1'. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM690 indicates that there is a conflict with the key figure semantic in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, it means that the key figure you are trying to create or modify is already being used by another key figure, which can lead to inconsistencies in data processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Key Figure Semantics: The key figure you are trying to define has the same semantic as an existing key figure. In SAP APO, key figures are defined with specific semantics that dictate how they are used in planning and reporting.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the key figures in the planning area or the data model that lead to this conflict.
  Data Model Changes: If changes were made to the data model or planning area, it could result in overlapping key figure semantics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Conflicting Key Figure: Check the key figure that