How To Fix LB133 - Inconsistent planned value for characteristic & => &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Inconsistent planned value for characteristic & => &

What causes this issue?

The planned value for characteristic &V1& is not within the target
interval maintained for the material.
The following activities are thus no longer allowed:
Maintaining the planned value.
Setting the 'leading proportion' indicator.
Setting the 'valuation based on proportion quantity'.
Cancelling the assignment of the unit of measure to the characteristic.

System Response

The entries that are not allowed are reset to the values that were
valid before the incorrect entries were made.

How to fix this error?

Please correct the target interval maintained for the material for
characteristic &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LB133 - Inconsistent planned value for characteristic & => & ?

  The SAP error message LB133 "Inconsistent planned value for characteristic & => &" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning (PP) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the planned values for a specific characteristic in a planning scenario.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The planned values for a characteristic (like a material, location, or other attributes) are inconsistent across different planning objects or levels.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data, such as incorrect or missing values in the material master, info records, or other related data.
  Planning Version Conflicts: If multiple planning versions are being used, there may be inconsistencies between them.
  Characteristic Configuration: The configuration of characteristics in the planning area may not align with the expected values or settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Review the master data for the material or characteristic in question. Ensure that all relevant fields are correctly filled and consistent.
  Review Planning Versions: If you are using multiple planning versions, ensure that the values are consistent across these versions. You may need to reconcile differences.
  Analyze Planning Area Settings: Check the configuration of the planning area and ensure that the characteristics are set up correctly. This includes checking the settings for the planning object structure.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP's consistency check tools to identify and resolve any inconsistencies in the planning data.
  Reprocess Planning Runs: If the error occurred during a planning run, consider reprocessing the planning run after addressing the inconsistencies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC62 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/MC73 (for planning area) to check and manage planning data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for LB133 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP PP/APO for further assistance.