How To Fix /SAPAPO/ABCCLASS160 - Planning level &1 contains no characteristics; changes not saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ABCCLASS -

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Planning level &1 contains no characteristics; changes not saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ABCCLASS160 - Planning level &1 contains no characteristics; changes not saved ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ABCCLASS160 Planning level &1 contains no characteristics; changes not saved typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are trying to create or modify a planning level that does not have any characteristics assigned to it. This can happen during the configuration of planning areas or when setting up planning levels for various planning processes.
  Cause:
  
  No Characteristics Assigned: The planning level you are trying to create or modify does not have any characteristics associated with it. Characteristics are essential for defining the dimensions of the planning level.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an oversight in the configuration process where the necessary characteristics were not included.
  Data Integrity Issues: There might be issues with the data integrity in the system, leading to the planning level being recognized as empty.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Level Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MC62 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to access the planning level configuration.
  Select the planning level in question and check if any characteristics are assigned to it.
  If no characteristics are assigned, you need to add the necessary characteristics to the planning level.
  
  
  
  Add Characteristics:
  
  If you find that the planning level is indeed missing characteristics, you can add them by selecting the appropriate characteristics from the available list.
  Ensure that the characteristics you add are relevant to the planning process you are configuring.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After adding the necessary characteristics, save your changes. This should resolve the error message.
  
  
  
  Review Related Configuration:
  
  If you continue to encounter issues, review other related configurations such as the planning area and the data model to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MC62 for planning levels, /SAPAPO/MC63 for planning areas, and /SAPAPO/MC70 for characteristics.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides for detailed steps on configuring planning levels and characteristics in APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully configure your planning level in SAP APO.