How To Fix /SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT009 - Characteristics with additional values cannot be used

/SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Characteristics with additional values cannot be used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT009 - Characteristics with additional values cannot be used ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT009 indicates that there is an issue with the characteristics in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) in SAP. Specifically, this error occurs when you attempt to use characteristics that have additional values (also known as "characteristics with multiple values") in a context where they are not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Characteristics Configuration: The characteristics in question may be configured to allow multiple values, but the context in which you are trying to use them does not support this feature.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or misconfigurations in the master data related to the characteristics.
  Planning Object Structure: The planning object structure may not be set up to handle characteristics with additional values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Characteristic Settings: Check the configuration of the characteristics in the SAP system. Ensure that they are set up correctly and that they are not marked as "multiple values" if they are being used in a