How To Fix APO_BAPI080 - Characteristics evaluations for stock (&1 &2 &3) are inconsistent.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI - Message Class for APO BAPIs

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Characteristics evaluations for stock (&1 &2 &3) are inconsistent.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI080 - Characteristics evaluations for stock (&1 &2 &3) are inconsistent. ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI080 indicates that there are inconsistencies in the characteristics evaluations for stock in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the characteristics of a product or stock item do not match the expected values or configurations defined in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Characteristics: The characteristics assigned to the stock item may not align with the characteristics defined in the product master or the planning object.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The product master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to discrepancies in characteristic evaluations.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or during an upgrade, inconsistencies may arise due to data mapping errors.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in APO may not be correctly set up to handle the characteristics of the stock items.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Product Master Data: Review the product master data for the stock item in question. Ensure that all characteristics are correctly defined and that there are no missing values.
  Validate Characteristics: Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC62 to check the characteristics and their values for the stock item. Ensure that they are consistent with the expected values.
  Re-evaluate Stock: If the characteristics have been corrected, you may need to re-evaluate the stock. This can often be done through the relevant planning transaction or by using the appropriate BAPIs.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in APO to identify and rectify any inconsistencies in the data. This can help in identifying other potential issues.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in APO related to characteristics and ensure they are set up correctly. This may involve consulting with a functional consultant or reviewing the configuration documentation.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MC62 for checking characteristics and /SAPAPO/MC73 for stock evaluations.
  SAP Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to APO and characteristics management.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve the inconsistencies in characteristics evaluations for stock.