How To Fix /SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT072 - Rule &1 in location &2 has characteristics without characteristic values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Rule &1 in location &2 has characteristics without characteristic values

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT072 - Rule &1 in location &2 has characteristics without characteristic values ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT072 indicates that there is a problem with the characteristics assigned to a specific rule in the location specified. Specifically, it means that the rule has characteristics that do not have any assigned characteristic values. This can lead to issues in planning and execution processes within SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Values: The characteristics defined for the rule in the location do not have any values assigned to them. This can happen if the characteristics were created but not populated with values.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the characteristics are not properly linked to the relevant master data.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that the characteristic values were not transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Go to the relevant master data (e.g., product master, location master) and check if the characteristics have assigned values.
  If values are missing, you need to assign the appropriate values to the characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Rule Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration of the rule in question and ensure that the characteristics are correctly defined and linked to the relevant data.
  Make sure that the rule is set up to use the correct characteristics and that they are relevant for the planning process.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the characteristics are supposed to have values, update the master data accordingly.
  Ensure that all necessary characteristic values are maintained in the system.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues:
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary data was transferred correctly.
  You may need to re-import or correct the data if there were issues during migration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the characteristics and rules relevant to your APO setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC62 (for maintaining characteristics) or /SAPAPO/MC63 (for maintaining characteristic values) to manage the data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing characteristic values and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the error message and continue with your planning processes in SAP APO.