How To Fix /SAPAPO/DESCCHAR202 - Order change with characteristics was cancelled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DESCCHAR -

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Order change with characteristics was cancelled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DESCCHAR202 - Order change with characteristics was cancelled ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DESCCHAR202 indicates that an order change involving characteristics was canceled. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there are issues related to the characteristics of a product or order.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Characteristics: The characteristics of the order may not match the characteristics defined in the master data (e.g., product master, class, or characteristic values).
  Missing or Incorrect Values: Required characteristic values may be missing or incorrectly assigned, leading to a failure in processing the order change.
  Locked Objects: The order or related objects may be locked by another user or process, preventing changes from being made.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the characteristics in the system, such as incorrect settings in the classification system.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues in the APO system, such as inconsistencies between the APO and the ERP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Values: Review the characteristic values assigned to the order and ensure they are consistent with the product master data.
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that the master data (product master, class, and characteristics) is correctly configured and that all required values are present.
  Unlock Objects: If the order or related objects are locked, coordinate with other users or system administrators to unlock them.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for characteristics in the classification system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check between the APO and ERP systems to identify and resolve any discrepancies.
  Error Logs: Review the application logs and error messages for additional details that may provide insight into the specific cause of the cancellation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/OM_ORDER to view and manage orders, and /SAPAPO/MASTER_DATA to check master data settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on APO and characteristics management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurred.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.