How To Fix /SAPAPO/CAPREV013 - Invalid descriptive characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CAPREV -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Invalid descriptive characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CAPREV013 - Invalid descriptive characteristic ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CAPREV013 Invalid descriptive characteristic typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the characteristics defined in the system. This error indicates that a descriptive characteristic being referenced is either not defined, not active, or not valid in the context of the operation being performed.
  Causes:
  
  Undefined Characteristic: The characteristic being referenced does not exist in the system.
  Inactive Characteristic: The characteristic exists but is not active or has been deactivated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the relevant planning area or master data.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or planning data that reference the characteristic.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 to check if the characteristic exists and is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the characteristic is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to navigate to the configuration settings for the planning area and ensure that the characteristic is included in the relevant planning area.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Check the master data (e.g., InfoObjects, Product Master) to ensure that the characteristic is correctly assigned and populated.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data and planning data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP APO you are using, as there may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic maintenance
  SPRO: Customizing implementation guide
  SU53: Authorization check analysis
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that may address this specific error message.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.