How To Fix /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES032 - Value &1 not valid for characteristic &2

/SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES032 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Value &1 not valid for characteristic &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES032 - Value &1 not valid for characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/KPI_MESSAGES032 indicates that a value provided for a specific characteristic is not valid. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) or when trying to assign values to characteristics in planning objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Value: The value &1 that you are trying to assign to the characteristic &2 does not exist in the master data or is not defined for that characteristic.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or the configuration of the characteristic.
  Characteristic Configuration: The characteristic may have specific value ranges or restrictions that are not being met by the provided value.
  Missing Master Data: The required master data for the characteristic may not be maintained or may be incomplete.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the value you are trying to use for the characteristic is indeed defined in the master data. You can