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

LB124 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

LB124 - Details

• 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