How To Fix /SAPAPO/FCS_BOM006 - Creating the missing characteristic combinations...

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FCS_BOM -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Creating the missing characteristic combinations...

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCS_BOM006 - Creating the missing characteristic combinations... ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCS_BOM006 typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there are missing characteristic combinations for a product in the Bill of Materials (BOM) or when trying to create a product with certain characteristics that do not have a defined combination in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Combinations: The error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary characteristic combinations for the product being processed. This can happen if the characteristics defined for the product do not match any existing combinations in the master data.
  Incomplete Master Data: The master data for the product may not be fully maintained, leading to gaps in the characteristic combinations.
  Configuration Issues: If the product is configured using characteristics and values, there may be a misconfiguration or missing entries in the configuration profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Combinations:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 to check the characteristics defined for the product.
  Ensure that all necessary characteristic combinations are created in the system.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Combinations:
  
  If you identify missing combinations, you can create them using the transaction code CT04 or through the relevant configuration transaction.
  Ensure that the combinations align with the product's requirements.
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the product in the APO system. Ensure that all relevant characteristics and their values are properly maintained.
  Use transaction codes like C223 (for BOM) or C201 (for configuration profiles) to maintain the necessary data.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Profiles:
  
  If the product is configured, check the configuration profile to ensure that all characteristics and their values are correctly defined.
  Use transaction code CU41 to check the configuration profile settings.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use the transaction code /SAPAPO/CCMS to run consistency checks on the master data to identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to BOM and characteristic combinations for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Change Characteristic
  C223: Change BOM
  C201: Change Configuration Profile
  /SAPAPO/CCMS: Consistency Check in APO
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have taken.
  
  
  By addressing the missing characteristic combinations and ensuring that the master data is complete, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/FCS_BOM006.