How To Fix /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_4132 - Characteristic &1 will not be taken into account

/PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_4132 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_4 -

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Characteristic &1 will not be taken into account

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_4132 - Characteristic &1 will not be taken into account ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_4132 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) will not be taken into account in the context of the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises during the configuration or execution of planning scenarios where certain characteristics are not properly defined or are incompatible with the current settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The characteristic may not be configured correctly in the planning area or may not be included in the relevant planning object.
  Incompatible Settings: The characteristic might be incompatible with the key figures or other characteristics defined in the planning area.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data associated with the characteristic, such as missing values or incorrect data types.
  Planning Area Definition: The characteristic may not be part of the planning area definition, leading to it being ignored during planning runs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the planning area configuration