How To Fix PPDS_CUO023 - Incorrect indicator. 'D', 'I', and 'U' are the allowed values.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPDS_CUO - Message class for Capacity Utilization

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Incorrect indicator. 'D', 'I', and 'U' are the allowed values.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPDS_CUO023 - Incorrect indicator. 'D', 'I', and 'U' are the allowed values. ?

  The SAP error message PPDS_CUO023 indicates that there is an issue with an indicator value in the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) module. The message specifies that the only allowed values for the indicator are 'D', 'I', and 'U'. 
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  An incorrect value is being assigned to a field that expects one of the specified indicators ('D', 'I', 'U').
  There may be a data entry error where a user has input an invalid character or string.
  The configuration or settings in the PP/DS module may not be aligned with the expected values.
  
  Allowed Values:
  
  D: This usually stands for "Delete" or a similar action.
  I: This typically stands for "Insert" or "Include".
  U: This usually stands for "Update".
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Review the input values in the relevant transaction or program where the error occurred. Ensure that only 'D', 'I', or 'U' are being used.
  
  
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in your data entry processes to prevent invalid values from being entered.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the error persists, check the configuration settings in the PP/DS module to ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no customizations that might be causing the issue.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution of the program to identify where the incorrect value is being set.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more context on the specific indicator and its intended use.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to PP/DS, such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning board or /SAPAPO/MC90 for the planning book.
  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 and correct the cause of the PPDS_CUO023 error.