How To Fix C4836 - You cannot combine characteristic value '&1' and date &2

C4836 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C4 - CTMS_SYNTAX_CHECK

• Message number: 836

• Message text: You cannot combine characteristic value '&1' and date &2

What causes this issue?

The matrix list displayed contains entries for all available
combinations of characteristic values and planning dates for which a
usage probability is defined or can be defined. There are also
combinations for which no usage probability can be defined, because:
* the characteristic value is not valid on this date
* the date is not a supporting point
You tried to make a new entry in the matrix list. However, you cannot
enter the combination of characteristic value and date that you chose,
for one of the reasons above.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Either choose another combination of characteristic value and date,
that is valid, or delete your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C4836 - You cannot combine characteristic value '&1' and date &2 ?

  The SAP error message C4836 indicates that there is an issue with combining a specific characteristic value with a date in a particular context, such as in a planning or forecasting scenario. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where characteristics and their values are used to define planning objects.
  
  Cause:
  The error message C4836 is triggered when:
  
  The characteristic value you are trying to use is not valid for the specified date.
  There may be restrictions or dependencies defined in the system that prevent the combination of the characteristic value and the date.
  The characteristic value may not be valid for the time period you are working with, possibly due to configuration settings or master data issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Value Validity:
  
  Verify that the characteristic value you are trying to use is valid for the specified date.