How To Fix /SAPAPO/DC_MSG204 - Where-used list for characteristic group &1

/SAPAPO/DC_MSG204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DC_MSG -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Where-used list for characteristic group &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DC_MSG204 - Where-used list for characteristic group &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DC_MSG204 typically indicates that there is an issue with the "Where-used list for characteristic group" in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This message usually arises when the system is unable to find any relevant data or when there is a problem with the characteristic group specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Characteristic Group: The characteristic group specified in the error message does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the characteristic group or its related data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration that prevent the system from retrieving the where-used list.
  Technical Issues: There could be a technical issue or bug in the system that is causing the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Characteristic Group: Check if the characteristic group specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction