How To Fix MDGBP065 - Differentiation criterion &1 &2 is not in work area

MDGBP065 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDGBP - Master Data Governance: Business Partner specific messages

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Differentiation criterion &1 &2 is not in work area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDGBP065 - Differentiation criterion &1 &2 is not in work area ?

  The SAP error message MDGBP065 indicates that a differentiation criterion specified in a certain context (like a planning area or a work area) is not available or recognized in the current work area. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where planning areas and work areas are defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Differentiation Criterion: The differentiation criterion (like a characteristic or attribute) that you are trying to use is not defined in the work area you are currently working with.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the planning area or work area may not include the differentiation criterion you are trying to use.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings of the planning area or work area in SAP.
  Ensure that the differentiation criterion you are trying to use is included in