How To Fix MPE_OAN287 - Characteristic &1 referenced by OA &2 not found on operation level

MPE_OAN287 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_OAN - Operation Activity Network Messages

• Message number: 287

• Message text: Characteristic &1 referenced by OA &2 not found on operation level

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MPE_OAN287 - Details

• The SAP error message MPE_OAN287 indicates that a characteristic referenced in an operation (typically in a production order or a similar context) is not found at the operation level. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly in the context of production planning, order management, or when working with characteristics in the context of variant configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message is not defined for the operation in question. This could be due to a configuration issue or a missing assignment.
  Incorrect Configuration: The operation may not be correctly configured to use the characteristic, or the characteristic may not be assigned to the correct object (e.g., material, routing).
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the material master or routing, which can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the characteristic.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
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