How To Fix /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR173 - Save characteristic value change

/SAPAPO/DP_CHAR173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Save characteristic value change

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR173 - Save characteristic value change ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR173 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), specifically within the Demand Planning (DP) module. This error message indicates that there is an issue when trying to save changes to characteristic values in the planning book or data view.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or invalid data in the characteristic values that you are trying to save.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the characteristic values.
  Locking Issues: The data might be locked by another user or process, preventing changes from being saved.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the planning book or data view that are not set up correctly.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database problems or system performance issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR173 error, you can take the following