How To Fix SMI_GENERAL161 - The keys are not configured for the selected site.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMI_GENERAL -

• Message number: 161

• Message text: The keys are not configured for the selected site.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMI_GENERAL161 - The keys are not configured for the selected site. ?

  The SAP error message SMI_GENERAL161 indicates that the keys required for a specific site are not configured in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) when dealing with site-specific configurations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The keys (such as planning area, key figures, or other relevant identifiers) for the selected site have not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Site Selection: The site selected in the transaction or process may not have been properly defined or may not exist in the configuration.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the system from recognizing the keys for the site.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., in the SAP SCM or IBP configuration area).
  Ensure that the keys for the selected site are properly defined and configured. This may involve checking planning areas, key figures, and site-specific settings.
  
  
  
  Define Keys:
  
  If the keys are missing, you will need to create or define them. This can typically be done in the configuration settings where you manage planning areas and key figures.
  Make sure to assign the correct keys to the site in question.
  
  
  
  Validate Site Selection:
  
  Ensure that the site you are trying to use is valid and exists in the system. Check for any typos or incorrect entries in the site selection.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data and configuration settings to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring keys for sites in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and keys, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning area configuration or /SAPAPO/MC62 for key figure settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify the configuration settings related to the site.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SMI_GENERAL161 error and ensure that the keys are properly configured for the selected site.