How To Fix /SAPAPO/AMON_ALERTS010 - Receipt with incomplete characteristics (fixed pegging)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/AMON_ALERTS -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Receipt with incomplete characteristics (fixed pegging)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/AMON_ALERTS010 - Receipt with incomplete characteristics (fixed pegging) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/AMON_ALERTS010 indicates that there is a receipt (such as a production order or purchase order) that has incomplete characteristics when fixed pegging is applied. This typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) in SAP, where fixed pegging is used to link receipts to specific requirements.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Incomplete Characteristic Assignment: The receipt does not have all the required characteristics assigned to it. This can happen if the characteristics are not defined correctly in the material master or if they are not assigned to the receipt.
  Mismatch in Characteristics: The characteristics of the receipt do not match the characteristics of the pegged requirement. For example, if a production order is pegged to a sales order that requires specific characteristics (like color, size, etc.), and the production order does not have those characteristics defined, this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the APO system, particularly in the way characteristics and classes are set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Receipt Characteristics:
  
  Go to the receipt (e.g., production order or purchase order) in the system and check the characteristics assigned to it.
  Ensure that all required characteristics are filled in and match the requirements of the pegged demand.
  
  
  
  Review Pegging Settings:
  
  Check the pegging settings in the APO system to ensure that they are configured correctly.
  Verify that the pegging relationships are set up properly and that the characteristics are aligned.
  
  
  
  Update Material Master:
  
  If the characteristics are missing in the material master, update the material master data to include the necessary characteristics.
  Ensure that the characteristics are assigned to the appropriate class in the material master.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Planning Run:
  
  After making the necessary changes, reprocess the planning run to see if the error persists.
  You may need to regenerate the planning results to reflect the changes made.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to fixed pegging and characteristic assignment for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Engage SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fixed Pegging: This is a method used in SAP APO to link specific receipts to specific requirements, ensuring that the right materials are allocated to the right demands.
  Characteristics and Classes: In SAP, characteristics are attributes of a product (like color, size, etc.), and classes are used to group these characteristics. Proper configuration is essential for effective planning.
  APO Planning Books: You may want to check the planning books and data views to ensure that the characteristics are being utilized correctly in the planning process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SAPAPO/AMON_ALERTS010.