How To Fix APO_BAPI038 - Char. requirements for INPUT nodes from order &1 type &2 are inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI - Message Class for APO BAPIs

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Char. requirements for INPUT nodes from order &1 type &2 are inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The characteristic requirements of INPUT nodes of the order &v1&, type
&v2& are inconsistent and will therefore not be transferred.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI038 - Char. requirements for INPUT nodes from order &1 type &2 are inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI038 indicates that there are inconsistencies in the characteristic requirements for input nodes from a specific order type in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the characteristics defined for a product or order do not match the expected characteristics in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Characteristic Assignment: The characteristics assigned to the product or order type may not match the characteristics defined in the planning object structure or the product master data.
  Missing Characteristics: Some required characteristics may be missing from the order or product configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the product or order type may not align with the characteristics defined in the APO system.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system (like SAP ERP), there may be issues with how characteristics are mapped or transferred.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the product master data and verify the characteristics assigned to the product.
  Ensure that the characteristics required for the order type are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Object Structure:
  
  Check the planning object structure to ensure that it includes all necessary characteristics for the order type in question.
  Make adjustments if any characteristics are missing.
  
  
  
  Validate Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the order type and ensure that they are correctly set up to match the expected characteristics.
  If necessary, update the configuration to align with the requirements.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the data to identify any discrepancies between the order and the product master data.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 or /SAPAPO/SDP95 to analyze and correct any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to APO and characteristic requirements for further guidance on resolving this error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the specific order type and product details.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in APO, such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) and /SAPAPO/SDP95 (for data view).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to APO_BAPI038 for any known issues or patches that may address this error.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on characteristic requirements and configuration in APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistencies causing the APO_BAPI038 error.