How To Fix /SAPAPO/DESCCHAR205 - No values found for a valid descriptive characteristic value combination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DESCCHAR -

• Message number: 205

• Message text: No values found for a valid descriptive characteristic value combination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DESCCHAR205 - No values found for a valid descriptive characteristic value combination ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DESCCHAR205 indicates that there are no values found for a valid descriptive characteristic value combination in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find any data that matches the specified criteria for a descriptive characteristic.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that the data for the specified characteristic values has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Characteristic Values: The characteristic values being queried may not exist or may be incorrectly specified.
  Data Activation Issues: There may be issues with data activation in the APO system, meaning that the data has not been properly transferred or activated from the source system (like SAP ERP).
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the query may be too restrictive, leading to no results being returned.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup, such as missing or incorrect entries in the master data tables.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Maintenance: Verify that the necessary data for the descriptive characteristics has been maintained in the system. This can be done by checking the relevant master data records.
  Review Characteristic Values: Ensure that the characteristic values being used in the query are correct and exist in the system.
  Data Activation: If the data is supposed to be transferred from the ERP system, check the data transfer and activation processes to ensure that they have been completed successfully.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Review and possibly relax the selection criteria to see if broader criteria yield results.
  Master Data Review: Check the master data setup for any inconsistencies or missing entries that could be causing the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the characteristics and data being used.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/MC62 (for master data) to check the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.