How To Fix /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR102 - No characteristic values exist that are relevant to planning

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR -

• Message number: 102

• Message text: No characteristic values exist that are relevant to planning

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR102 - No characteristic values exist that are relevant to planning ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR102 indicates that there are no characteristic values available that are relevant for planning in the context of Demand Planning (DP) within SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a planning function or run a planning scenario, but the system cannot find any valid characteristic values to work with.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristic Values: The most common cause is that the characteristic values that you are trying to use in your planning process have not been defined or are not available in the master data.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the planning function may not match any existing characteristic values.
  Data Not Loaded: The relevant data may not have been loaded into the planning area, or the data load process may have failed.
  Planning Area Configuration: The planning area may not be correctly configured to include the necessary characteristics or key figures.
  Time Period Issues: The time period for which you are trying to plan may not have any data available.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Characteristic Values: Verify that the characteristic values you are trying to use are defined in the master data. You can do this by checking the relevant master data tables or using transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC62 to view the characteristics.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria you are using in your planning function are correct and that they match the available characteristic values.
  Data Load Verification: Check if the data has been successfully loaded into the planning area. You can use transaction /SAPAPO/MC62 to check the data in the planning area.
  Planning Area Configuration: Review the configuration of the planning area to ensure that it includes the necessary characteristics and key figures. You can do this using transaction /SAPAPO/DP to access the planning area settings.
  Check Time Period: Make sure that you are working within a time period that has relevant data. You can check the time series data for the key figures in the planning area.
  Run Data Consistency Checks: Use the consistency check tools available in SAP APO to identify any inconsistencies in the data that may be causing the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MC62 (to view characteristics), /SAPAPO/DP (to access planning area settings), and /SAPAPO/DP1 (to view planning data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Demand Planning and the configuration of planning areas for a deeper understanding of how to set up and manage characteristic values.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.