How To Fix /SAPAPO/CDPSMATRIX020 - Setup matrix &1 cannot be created. Setup group rule &2: invalid charact.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CDPSMATRIX -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Setup matrix &1 cannot be created. Setup group rule &2: invalid charact.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSMATRIX020 - Setup matrix &1 cannot be created. Setup group rule &2: invalid charact. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSMATRIX020 indicates that there is an issue with the setup matrix in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically related to the setup group rule. The error message states that the setup matrix cannot be created due to the presence of invalid characters in the setup group rule.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The setup group rule (&2) contains characters that are not allowed. This could be special characters, spaces, or any other non-alphanumeric characters that the system does not recognize.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the setup group or the setup matrix that lead to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or modification of the setup group rule, invalid data may have been entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Setup Group Rule: Review the setup group rule (&2) for any invalid characters. Ensure that it only contains valid alphanumeric characters and follows the naming conventions set by your