How To Fix APO_BAPI310 - Characteristic &1 is not available in planning book &2

APO_BAPI310 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI - Message Class for APO BAPIs

• Message number: 310

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not available in planning book &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI310 - Characteristic &1 is not available in planning book &2 ?

  The SAP error message "APO_BAPI310 Characteristic &1 is not available in planning book &2" typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are trying to access or manipulate data in a planning book that does not include the specified characteristic.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message (&1) is not defined in the planning book specified (&2). This can happen if the planning book was not configured to include that characteristic.
  Incorrect Planning Book: You may be trying to use a planning book that is not intended for the data or characteristics you are working with.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or planning book configuration, it may have resulted in the characteristic being removed or not included.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Book Configuration:
  
  Go to the planning book configuration in SAP APO (transaction code /SAPAPO/MC62).
  Verify that the characteristic (&1) is included