How To Fix /SAPAPO/FCS_BOM012 - &1 characteristic value combinations deleted &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FCS_BOM -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: &1 characteristic value combinations deleted &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCS_BOM012 - &1 characteristic value combinations deleted &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCS_BOM012 typically indicates that there are characteristic value combinations in the Bill of Materials (BOM) that have been deleted or are no longer valid. This error is often encountered in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with configurable products.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Characteristic Values: The characteristic values that were previously defined for a configurable product have been deleted from the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the BOM references characteristic values that no longer exist.
  Master Data Changes: Changes in the master data (like characteristics or classes) can lead to this error if the BOM is not updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Values: Verify the characteristic values in the classification system to ensure that they exist and are correctly defined.
  Update BOM: If the characteristic values have been deleted, you may need to update the BOM to remove references to these deleted values or to replace them with valid ones.
  Recreate Missing Values: If the characteristic values are still needed, consider recreating them in the system.
  Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the BOM and the related master data to identify any discrepancies.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like CS02 (Change BOM) or CS03 (Display BOM) to review and modify the BOM as necessary.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to BOM management and characteristic value handling in APO.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your BOM is correctly configured with valid characteristic value combinations.