How To Fix /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG185 - Templ.&1 (&2): Value &3 of characteristic OBJTYP_CD (&4) not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG -

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Templ.&1 (&2): Value &3 of characteristic OBJTYP_CD (&4) not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG185 - Templ.&1 (&2): Value &3 of characteristic OBJTYP_CD (&4) not permitted ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG185 indicates that there is an issue with the value assigned to the characteristic OBJTYP_CD in the context of a specific template. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar applications where characteristics and their values are defined for planning purposes.
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that the value &3 for the characteristic OBJTYP_CD is not permitted for the specified template &1 and the object type &2. This can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid Value: The value assigned to OBJTYP_CD does not exist in the allowed values for that characteristic.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the template may not include the specified value for the characteristic.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the characteristic not being recognized correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Allowed Values:
  
  Verify the allowed values for the characteristic OBJTYP_CD in the configuration settings. Ensure that the value &3 is indeed a valid option for the template &1.
  
  
  
  Review Template Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration of the template &1 and check if the characteristic OBJTYP_CD is properly defined and if the value &3 is included in the allowed values.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Ensure that the data being processed does not contain any invalid or unexpected values for OBJTYP_CD. You may need to clean or correct the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the characteristic and its valid values.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may use transaction codes like SPRO to access configuration settings or SE11 to check the data dictionary for characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.