How To Fix /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_4120 - Characteristic &1 without adjustment level; Characteristic is orphaned

/PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_4120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_4 -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Characteristic &1 without adjustment level; Characteristic is orphaned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_4120 - Characteristic &1 without adjustment level; Characteristic is orphaned ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_4120 indicates that a characteristic is orphaned because it does not have an associated adjustment level. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules, where characteristics are used to define various attributes of planning objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Adjustment Level: The characteristic in question is not linked to any adjustment level, which is necessary for the system to understand how to apply it in planning scenarios.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the planning area or the characteristics setup, leading to the characteristic being orphaned.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were changes in the configuration, it could lead to characteristics being left without proper associations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the planning area and ensure that all characteristics are properly assigned to their respective adjustment levels.
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