How To Fix /SAPAPO/DC_MSG235 - Char. value maintenance is already loaded with char. group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DC_MSG -

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Char. value maintenance is already loaded with char. group &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DC_MSG235 - Char. value maintenance is already loaded with char. group &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DC_MSG235 indicates that there is an issue with character value maintenance in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the message states that the character value maintenance is already loaded with a character group identified by &1. This typically occurs when you attempt to load or maintain character values for a characteristic group that is already in use or has been loaded previously.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Load Attempt: The most common cause of this error is that there is an attempt to load or maintain character values for a characteristic group that has already been loaded into the system.
  Incorrect Data Handling: There may be issues with how the data is being handled or processed, leading to attempts to load the same data multiple times.
  Session Management: If multiple sessions or processes are trying to load the same characteristic group simultaneously, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Loads: Verify if the characteristic group mentioned in the error message is already loaded. You can do this by checking the relevant tables or transaction codes in SAP APO that deal with characteristic values.
  Avoid Duplicate Loads: Ensure that your data loading process does not attempt to load the same characteristic group multiple times. Implement checks in your data loading scripts or processes to prevent this.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC62 (for maintaining characteristics) or /SAPAPO/MC63 (for displaying characteristics) to check the status of the characteristic group.
  Clear Locks: If the error is due to session management, ensure that there are no locks on the characteristic group. You can use transaction code SM12 to check for and delete any unnecessary locks.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for specific error messages.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for additional context or related errors that may provide more insight into the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your characteristic values in SAP APO.