How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA171 - Number the characteristics you want to see in the header

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Number the characteristics you want to see in the header

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA171 - Number the characteristics you want to see in the header ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA171 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the display of characteristics in the header of a planning book or data view. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify which characteristics you want to see in the header of the planning book.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The planning book or data view has not been configured to display the required characteristics in the header.
  User Settings: The user may not have set the necessary characteristics in their user profile or in the planning book settings.
  Technical Issues: There may be a technical issue or inconsistency in the configuration of the planning book.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Book Configuration:
  
  Go to the planning book configuration in the SAP APO system.
  Ensure that the characteristics you want to display in the header are defined and activated in the planning book.
  
  
  
  Set Characteristics in User Profile:
  
  Navigate to the user settings for the planning book.
  Specify the characteristics you want to see in the header. This can usually be done in the "Header" settings of the planning book.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data View Settings:
  
  If you are using a specific data view, check its settings to ensure that the required characteristics are included in the header configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for detailed instructions on configuring planning books and data views.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/MC62 (for data view) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the display of characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/MA171 error and successfully configure the characteristics in the header of your planning book.