How To Fix /SAPAPO/EDI035 - Characteristics combination for product &1 does not exist

/SAPAPO/EDI035 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/EDI -

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Characteristics combination for product &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/EDI035 - Characteristics combination for product &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/EDI035 Characteristics combination for product &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with product master data and characteristics. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid combination of characteristics for the specified product.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The product in question may not have the required characteristics defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristics may not be properly configured or assigned to the product.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the characteristics or values.
  Product Not Extended: The product may not be extended to the relevant planning area or may not have been properly set up in the APO system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data in APO and verify that the required characteristics are defined for the product.
  Ensure that the characteristics are correctly