How To Fix /SAPAPO/DESCCHAR302 - Only use allowed characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DESCCHAR -

• Message number: 302

• Message text: Only use allowed characteristics

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DESCCHAR302 - Only use allowed characteristics ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DESCCHAR302 ("Only use allowed characteristics") typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are trying to use characteristics that are not permitted in a certain context, such as in a planning book, data view, or during the configuration of a planning scenario.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characteristics: The characteristics you are trying to use may not be defined for the specific planning area or planning book you are working with.
  Configuration Issues: The characteristics may not be properly configured in the master data or may not be included in the relevant planning book.
  Authorization Issues: There may be restrictions based on user roles or authorizations that prevent the use of certain characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Book Configuration:
  
  Go to the planning book configuration and verify that the characteristics you are trying to use are included in the planning book.
  Ensure that the characteristics are defined in the relevant planning area.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Definitions:
  
  Check the definitions of the characteristics in the master data. Make sure they are active and correctly set up.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/MC62 to view and manage characteristics.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that your user role has the necessary authorizations to access and use the characteristics in question.
  Consult with your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Use Allowed Characteristics:
  
  If you are trying to use characteristics that are not allowed, you will need to modify your planning scenario or data view to use only the characteristics that are permitted.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the characteristics and their allowed usage in your version of SAP APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MC62 for managing characteristics and /SAPAPO/MC84 for planning book configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.