How To Fix UPF1020 - Specify a reference key figure

UPF1020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPF1 - Messages SEM-BPS Forecast

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Specify a reference key figure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPF1020 - Specify a reference key figure ?

  The SAP error message UPF1020, which states "Specify a reference key figure," typically occurs in the context of SAP's planning applications, particularly when working with the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error indicates that a required reference key figure has not been specified in a planning function or process.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Reference Key Figure: The planning function or process you are trying to execute requires a reference key figure to be defined, but it has not been provided.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the planning function settings where the reference key figure is not properly set up.
  Data Model Issues: The data model may not have the necessary key figures defined or activated for the planning function you are trying to use.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UPF1020 error, you can take the following