How To Fix /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG184 - Templ. &1 (&2): Value ranage of characteristic OBJTYP_CD (&3) is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG -

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Templ. &1 (&2): Value ranage of characteristic OBJTYP_CD (&3) is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG184 - Templ. &1 (&2): Value ranage of characteristic OBJTYP_CD (&3) is empty ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG184 indicates that there is an issue with the value range of a characteristic, specifically OBJTYP_CD, which is empty for the specified template and characteristic values. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar applications where characteristics and their values are crucial for planning and reporting.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Values: The characteristic OBJTYP_CD does not have any assigned values in the context of the specified template. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect configuration of the characteristic in the master data.
  The characteristic not being populated with values in the relevant planning area or data model.
  Data not being loaded correctly into the system.
  
  
  
  Data Model Issues: The data model may not be set up correctly, leading to the characteristic not being recognized or populated.
  
  
  Template Configuration: The template being used may not be correctly configured to reference the characteristic or may not have the necessary data associated with it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the characteristic OBJTYP_CD and ensure that it is properly defined and has valid values assigned to it.
  Ensure that the characteristic is included in the relevant planning area.
  
  
  
  Data Load Verification:
  
  Verify that the data load processes have been executed successfully and that the data for OBJTYP_CD has been loaded into the system.
  Check the data source and transformation rules to ensure that they are correctly set up to populate this characteristic.
  
  
  
  Template Review:
  
  Review the template configuration to ensure that it is correctly set up to reference the characteristic OBJTYP_CD.
  If necessary, recreate or modify the template to ensure it aligns with the available data.
  
  
  
  Data Maintenance:
  
  If the characteristic is supposed to have values, manually enter or upload the necessary values into the system.
  Use transaction codes or data maintenance tools in SAP to add the missing values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the characteristic and its expected values.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may use transaction codes like RSC1 (for InfoObjects), RSA1 (for Data Warehousing Workbench), or IBP specific transactions to check configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar cases encountered by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.