How To Fix /SAPAPO/DC_MSG129 - Characteristic combination number not entered

/SAPAPO/DC_MSG129 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DC_MSG -

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Characteristic combination number not entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DC_MSG129 - Characteristic combination number not entered ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DC_MSG129 Characteristic combination number not entered typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with characteristics and their combinations in the context of planning or forecasting.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that a characteristic combination number has not been specified when it is required. In SAP APO, characteristics are used to define the attributes of products, and combinations of these characteristics are often necessary for various planning processes. If a required characteristic combination is missing, the system cannot proceed with the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Combinations:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic combinations you are trying to use are defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant planning area and checking the characteristics and their combinations.
  
  
  
  Enter Required Data:
  
  If you are entering data manually, make sure to fill in