How To Fix /SAPAPO/DC_MSG055 - Description of characteristic combination missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DC_MSG -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Description of characteristic combination missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DC_MSG055 - Description of characteristic combination missing ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DC_MSG055 indicates that there is a missing description for a characteristic combination in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This typically occurs when a characteristic combination is used in planning or reporting, but the system cannot find a corresponding description for it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Descriptions: The most common cause is that the characteristic combination has been created, but the description for that combination has not been maintained in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or planning data, leading to the absence of descriptions for certain combinations.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the APO system or in the master data settings can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic combinations were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the descriptions may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Descriptions:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP APO where you can maintain the characteristic combinations (e.g., /SAPAPO/MC62 for maintaining characteristics).
  Check the characteristic combination that is causing the error and ensure that a description is provided for it.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data settings for the characteristics involved. Ensure that all necessary descriptions are maintained for each characteristic and its combinations.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the APO system to identify any inconsistencies in the master data. This can help pinpoint missing descriptions or other related issues.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects, including descriptions, were included in the transport request. If not, you may need to manually add the missing descriptions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO for maintaining characteristics and combinations, such as /SAPAPO/MC62 (Maintain Characteristics) and /SAPAPO/MC63 (Maintain Characteristic Combinations).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for notes using the SAP Support Portal.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain characteristic combinations and their descriptions in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/DC_MSG055 and ensure that all characteristic combinations have the necessary descriptions.