How To Fix /SAPAPO/MA406 - Valuation characteristic should not be included

/SAPAPO/MA406 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MA -

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Valuation characteristic should not be included

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA406 - Valuation characteristic should not be included ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MA406 Valuation characteristic should not be included typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the configuration of the valuation characteristics in the master data, particularly in the context of product master data or planning books.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The valuation characteristics that are being included in the planning book or product master data may not be appropriate for the specific planning scenario or may not be allowed based on the configuration settings.
  Incompatibility: The valuation characteristics may be incompatible with the planning area or the data model being used.
  Data Model Issues: The data model may not support the inclusion of certain valuation characteristics due to the way it has been defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration of the planning area and the product master data. Ensure that the valuation characteristics you are trying to include are valid for the specific