How To Fix /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR175 - Characteristic value &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR -

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Characteristic value &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR175 - Characteristic value &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR175 indicates that a characteristic value specified in a demand planning (DP) context does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to use a characteristic value that has not been defined or is not available in the master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Value: The characteristic value you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Characteristic Assignment: The characteristic may not be assigned to the relevant master data (e.g., InfoObject, material, etc.).
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the characteristic value being referenced.
  Data Deletion: The characteristic value may have been deleted or is no longer valid in the current context.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Go to the relevant master data (e.g., InfoObject maintenance) and verify if the characteristic value exists.
  Use transaction code RSD1 to check the InfoObject and its values.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Characteristic Value:
  
  If the characteristic value does not exist, you can create it using transaction code RSD1 or through the relevant master data maintenance transaction.
  
  
  
  Verify Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly assigned to the relevant master data. This can be checked in the InfoObject settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the spelling of the characteristic value in your input to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Review Data Deletion:
  
  If the characteristic value was recently deleted, consider restoring it or updating your data to reflect the current valid values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or configuration guides to ensure that the characteristic values are set up correctly in your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance
  RSC1: Maintain characteristics
  RSC2: Change characteristics
  RSC3: Display characteristics
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.