How To Fix /SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT012 - Char. value matrix &1 is used in rules for setup matrix generation

/SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Char. value matrix &1 is used in rules for setup matrix generation

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/SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT012 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT012 indicates that a characteristic value matrix is being used in rules for setup matrix generation, but there is an issue with it. This error typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within SAP, particularly when dealing with setup matrices in production planning.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Characteristic Value Matrix Usage: The characteristic value matrix specified is being referenced in the setup matrix generation rules, but it may not be properly defined or may have inconsistencies.
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the characteristic value matrix may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to issues when the system tries to generate the setup matrix.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues, such as missing values or incorrect relationships between characteristics and values.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Characteristic Value Matrix:
  
  Go to the