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