How To Fix 28051 - Reference to characteristic required

28051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 28 - Configuration

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Reference to characteristic required

What causes this issue?

The syntax check found an error.

System Response

The cursor marks the place in your entry where the error occurs.

How to fix this error?

A reference to a characteristic is expected at this point. Please note
that you refer to a characteristic by entering the language-independent
characteristic name. The reference can also can also contain a
reference to the object to which the characteristic refers, for
example:
COLOR
$ROOT.COLOR
Please note also other possible causes of error (messages).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 28051 - Reference to characteristic required ?

  The SAP error message 28051, "Reference to characteristic required," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or other modules where characteristics and key figures are involved, such as in the configuration of planning objects or when defining planning scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that a characteristic that is required for a certain operation or configuration is missing or not properly referenced. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic that is expected to be referenced in a planning object or a key figure is not defined or is not available in the context where it is being used.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the planning area, planning object, or key figure might not include the necessary characteristics.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model where the characteristic is not linked correctly to the relevant objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error message 28051, you