How To Fix /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C115 - Characteristic &1 is not IFBC-relevant; characteristic will be ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C -

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not IFBC-relevant; characteristic will be ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C115 - Characteristic &1 is not IFBC-relevant; characteristic will be ignored ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C115 Characteristic &1 is not IFBC-relevant; characteristic will be ignored typically occurs in the context of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with characteristics in the context of planning or configuration.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted by &1 in the message) is not relevant for the Integrated Forecasting and Business Control (IFBC) process. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  
  Characteristic Configuration: The characteristic may not be configured correctly in the system to be used in the IFBC process. It might not be marked as relevant for forecasting or planning.
  
  
  Data Model Issues: The characteristic might not be part of the data model that is being used for the IFBC process. If the characteristic is not included in the relevant planning area or data model, it will be ignored.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data associated with the characteristic, such as missing values or incorrect settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the characteristic in question.
  Ensure that the characteristic is marked as relevant for IFBC. This may involve checking the settings in the SAP GUI or the relevant configuration transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model:
  
  Verify that the characteristic is included in the data model used for the IFBC process.
  If it is not included, you may need to modify the data model to include the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Check the master data associated with the characteristic to ensure that it is complete and correctly configured.
  Look for any missing values or inconsistencies that could cause the characteristic to be ignored.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to IFBC and characteristics to ensure that you are following best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the characteristic is now recognized as relevant for IFBC.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to IBP/APO and IFBC to better understand how characteristics are used in these processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to ensure that the characteristic is recognized as relevant for the IFBC process.