How To Fix APO_BAPI118 - Characteristics combination for ID &1 does not exist in planning book

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI - Message Class for APO BAPIs

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Characteristics combination for ID &1 does not exist in planning book

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI118 - Characteristics combination for ID &1 does not exist in planning book ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI118 indicates that a specific characteristics combination for a given ID does not exist in the planning book you are working with in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an operation (like creating or updating a planning object) that requires a specific combination of characteristics that has not been defined in the planning book.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics Combination: The characteristics combination you are trying to use has not been defined in the planning book.
  Incorrect Planning Book: You may be using the wrong planning book or key figure that does not contain the required characteristics.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or planning data that lead to this error.
  Configuration Issues: The planning book or data view may not be properly configured to include the necessary characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristics Definition:
  
  Go to the planning book configuration and verify that the characteristics you are trying to use are defined and included in the planning book.
  Ensure that the combination of characteristics you are using is valid and exists in the master data.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Book Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the planning book to ensure that it is set up correctly to include the necessary characteristics and key figures.
  If you are using a specific planning book, ensure that it is the correct one for the data you are trying to manipulate.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the master data and ensure that the characteristics combinations are correctly maintained in the relevant master data tables.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC62 to check the characteristics combinations.
  
  
  
  Recreate Characteristics Combination:
  
  If the characteristics combination is indeed missing, you may need to create it manually in the planning book or through the relevant master data transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the planning book and characteristics configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for User Exits or BAdIs:
  
  If you have custom developments, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the behavior of the planning book.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MC62 (to maintain characteristics) and /SAPAPO/MC8A (to maintain planning books).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential fixes or patches.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.