How To Fix /SAPAPO/FCS_BOM025 - No characteristic combinations found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FCS_BOM -

• Message number: 025

• Message text: No characteristic combinations found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCS_BOM025 - No characteristic combinations found ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FCS_BOM025 No characteristic combinations found typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find valid combinations of characteristics for a given product or material in the Bill of Materials (BOM) or in the context of planning.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristics required for the product or material may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the product may not match the characteristics defined in the BOM.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the characteristics or class assignments.
  Planning Object Structure: The planning object structure may not be correctly set up to include the necessary characteristics.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the planning run may not match any existing characteristic combinations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristics: Verify that all necessary characteristics are defined in the system for the product or material in question. Ensure that they are correctly assigned to the relevant class.
  Review BOM Configuration: Ensure that the BOM is correctly configured and that the characteristics match the expected values for the product.
  Validate Master Data: Check for any inconsistencies in the master data related to the product, including the class assignments and characteristic values.
  Adjust Planning Object Structure: If necessary, modify the planning object structure to include the required characteristics.
  Modify Selection Criteria: Review and adjust the selection criteria used in the planning run to ensure they align with the available characteristic combinations.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes (like CT04 for characteristics, CL02 for classes, and CS02 for BOM) to review and modify the necessary data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to characteristics and classes, such as CT04 (Create Characteristic), CL02 (Change Class), and CS02 (Change BOM).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on characteristics, classes, and BOMs in APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error is resolved and that the planning process can proceed without issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.