How To Fix /SAPAPO/FCS_BOM021 - Characteristic combinations not yet created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FCS_BOM -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Characteristic combinations not yet created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCS_BOM021 - Characteristic combinations not yet created ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCS_BOM021 indicates that there are characteristic combinations in the Bill of Materials (BOM) that have not yet been created in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to access or process a BOM that includes characteristics that have not been defined or configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Combinations: The specific characteristic combinations required for the BOM are not defined in the system.
  Incomplete Master Data: The master data for the product or material may be incomplete, leading to missing characteristics.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the characteristics or the way they are linked to the BOM.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, some characteristic combinations may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Missing Characteristic Combinations:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic) or CT06 (Characteristic Combination) in SAP.
  Check if the required characteristic combinations exist. If not, create them as needed.
  
  
  
  Check BOM Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code CS01 (Create BOM) or CS02 (Change BOM) to review the BOM and ensure that all necessary characteristics are included and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is complete and that all relevant characteristics are defined. Use transaction code MM02 (Change Material) to check the material master.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the BOM and characteristics to identify any discrepancies. This can often be done through specific reports or transaction codes related to BOM and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly set up characteristics and BOMs in your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristic
  CT06: Create/Change Characteristic Combination
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on BOM management and characteristic configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary characteristic combinations are created and configured correctly in your SAP system.