How To Fix /SAPAPO/DESCCHAR201 - Descriptive characteristics could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DESCCHAR -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Descriptive characteristics could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DESCCHAR201 - Descriptive characteristics could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DESCCHAR201 indicates that descriptive characteristics could not be determined in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when the system is unable to find or resolve the descriptive characteristics for a particular object, such as a product or location, in the planning area.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Descriptive Characteristics: The descriptive characteristics may not be defined for the product or object in question.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning area or the master data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data or transactional data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the descriptive characteristics.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, the necessary data may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that the descriptive characteristics are defined for the relevant products or objects in the master data. You can do this by checking the product master data in the SAP APO system.
  Review Planning Area Configuration: Verify the configuration of the planning area to ensure that the descriptive characteristics are correctly assigned.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the master data to identify any inconsistencies or missing entries.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the descriptive characteristics. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, validate that all necessary data was transported correctly and that there are no missing components.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the system is failing to determine the descriptive characteristics.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 to check product master data or /SAPAPO/MC62 to check the planning area configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP APO documentation for detailed information on descriptive characteristics and their configuration.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.