How To Fix /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_4122 - Characteristic &1: Fixed values AND intervals defined as allowed values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_4 -

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Characteristic &1: Fixed values AND intervals defined as allowed values

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_4122 - Characteristic &1: Fixed values AND intervals defined as allowed values ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_4122 indicates a configuration issue related to characteristics in the context of SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. Specifically, the error states that a characteristic has both fixed values and intervals defined as allowed values, which is not permissible.
  Cause:
  The root cause of this error is that the characteristic in question has been configured to allow both fixed values (specific, predefined values) and intervals (ranges of values). In SAP, a characteristic can either have fixed values or intervals, but not both simultaneously. This configuration conflict leads to the error message being triggered.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to adjust the configuration of the characteristic in question. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP where the characteristics are defined. This could be in the SAP GUI or through the IBP web interface, depending on your system setup.
  
  
  
  Identify the Characteristic:
  
  Locate the characteristic that is causing the error. The error message will provide the name of the characteristic (represented as &1).
  
  
  
  Review Allowed Values:
  
  Check the settings for allowed values of the characteristic. Look for both fixed values and intervals.
  
  
  
  Modify the Configuration:
  
  Decide whether you want to keep fixed values or intervals:
  
  If you want to keep fixed values, remove any intervals defined for that characteristic.
  If you want to keep intervals, remove any fixed values defined for that characteristic.
  
  
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After saving, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the characteristic behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for characteristics configuration in IBP or APO for detailed guidelines on how to set up characteristics correctly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your characteristic configuration is valid.