How To Fix /SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT007 - Setup transitions will be deleted due to change of characteristic

/SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Setup transitions will be deleted due to change of characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT007 - Setup transitions will be deleted due to change of characteristic ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT007 indicates that setup transitions in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module are being deleted due to a change in characteristics. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and scheduling, where setup transitions are defined based on specific characteristics of the materials or resources involved.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when there is a modification in the characteristics that are used to define the setup transitions. This can happen due to:
  
  Change in Master Data: If the characteristics of a material or resource are altered (e.g., changing the setup group, changing the characteristic values), the existing setup transitions that rely on those characteristics may no longer be valid.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of the APO system or the way characteristics are defined can also lead to this error.
  Data Consistency Issues: If there are inconsistencies in the data related to the setup transitions and the