How To Fix LB124 - An error occured when saving planned value as characteristic value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 124

• Message text: An error occured when saving planned value as characteristic value

What causes this issue?

An internal error occured when saving the planned value.

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?

Please inform your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LB124 - An error occured when saving planned value as characteristic value ?

  The SAP error message LB124, which states "An error occurred when saving planned value as characteristic value," typically occurs in the context of SAP's planning and forecasting functionalities, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP APO (Advanced Planner and Optimizer).
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The planned value being saved may not match the expected data type of the characteristic.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to save the planned values.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning area or the characteristics involved.
  Locking Issues: The data may be locked by another user or process, preventing the save operation.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or invalid entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LB124 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Data Types: Ensure that the planned values you are trying to save match the expected data types of the characteristics.
  Review Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the save operation. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration of the planning area and characteristics in transaction /SAPAPO/SDP94 or similar transactions. Ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check if there are any locks on the data that might be preventing the save operation. If locks are found, you may need to wait for them to be released or contact the user who has locked the data.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the data to ensure there are no missing or invalid entries. This can often be done through specific reports or transactions related to your planning application.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context for the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to error LB124 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific planning application you are using (e.g., SAP BW, SAP APO) for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or SAP support channels for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical support team for further investigation.