How To Fix /SAPAPO/CULL1116 - Characteristic with internal number &1 was not found

/SAPAPO/CULL1116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CULL1 -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Characteristic with internal number &1 was not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CULL1116 - Characteristic with internal number &1 was not found ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CULL1116 Characteristic with internal number &1 was not found typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to locate a characteristic that is referenced in a planning object or a data structure. This can happen for various reasons, such as data inconsistencies, missing configurations, or issues with master data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic with the specified internal number does not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or planning data that reference the characteristic.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the planning area or data model may not be set up correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or activated properly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Existence:
  
  Use transaction code CT04 to check if the characteristic with the specified internal number exists in the system.
  If it does not