How To Fix /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_4123 - Listing or interval for characteristic &2 is orphaned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_4 -

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Listing or interval for characteristic &2 is orphaned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_4123 - Listing or interval for characteristic &2 is orphaned ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_4123 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a characteristic in the context of the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the message states that a listing or interval for a characteristic is "orphaned," meaning that it is not properly linked to a valid characteristic or master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Orphaned Listings/Intervals: The characteristic in question has listings or intervals that do not have a corresponding valid characteristic in the system. This can happen if the characteristic was deleted or if there was a change in the configuration that led to the disassociation.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to orphaned entries.
  Configuration Changes: Recent changes in the configuration of characteristics or attributes may have resulted in some listings or intervals becoming orphaned.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration: Review the configuration of the characteristic