How To Fix APO_BAPI159 - Location dependent and independent characteristics not allowed for stocks

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI - Message Class for APO BAPIs

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Location dependent and independent characteristics not allowed for stocks

What causes this issue?

An attempt was made to generate stocks with characteristics. For this,
batch numbers were used. The characteristic value assignments for
batches in the same logical system may only be either location
dependent or location independent.
In this case, the both assignments have been made at the same time and
this is not permitted.

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?

Check whether location dependent and location independent
characteristic value assignments have been given for the same logical
system.
If this is not the case, it may be that stocks already exist for the
logical system being used that contain location dependent (or location
independent) characteristic value assignments. If new stocks with
characteristic value assignments are now transferred, these must also
be location dependent (or independent) for the same logical system.
You can find additional information in this in the documentation for
the characteristics parameter of BAPI StockAPS.SaveMultiple.

Procedure for System Administrators

To check what type of characteristic value assignment already exists in
a system you can use the table /SAPAPO/MC01XCCV.
OBJ_TYP = MCHA indicates "location dependent"
OBJ_TYP = MCH1 indicates "location independent"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI159 - Location dependent and independent characteristics not allowed for stocks ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI159 indicates that there is an issue with the characteristics of stocks in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, it states that location-dependent and location-independent characteristics cannot be used together for stock data.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when you are trying to create or update stock data in APO that includes both location-dependent and location-independent characteristics. In APO, characteristics can be defined as either location-dependent (specific to a particular location) or location-independent (applicable across all locations). Mixing these two types in a single stock definition is not allowed, leading to this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Characteristics: Check the characteristics assigned to the stock data you are trying to process. Ensure that you are not mixing location-dependent and location-independent characteristics.
  
  
  Adjust Stock Data: If you find that both types of characteristics are being used, you will need to adjust your stock data. This may involve:
  
  Removing the location-independent characteristics if you want to keep the location-dependent ones.
  Alternatively, if location-independent characteristics are necessary, you may need to remove the location-dependent characteristics.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency: Ensure that the data being sent to the BAPI or function module adheres to the expected structure. This may involve validating the data in your application or interface that is calling the BAPI.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in APO to ensure that the characteristics are set up correctly. This includes checking the master data settings for the relevant products and locations.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific BAPI you are using to understand the expected input parameters and data structure.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  APO Master Data: Familiarize yourself with how master data is structured in APO, particularly regarding characteristics and their dependencies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the APO_BAPI159 error and ensure that your stock data is correctly defined in SAP APO.