How To Fix /SAPAPO/MC01002 - Characteristic & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MC01 -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Characteristic & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01002 - Characteristic & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01002 Characteristic & does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a specific characteristic that is referenced in a planning object or a query. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic referenced in the error message has not been created or is not active in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the relevant planning area or master data.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or planning area configuration may have led to the characteristic being removed or renamed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Existence:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and check if the characteristic exists in the relevant master data or planning area.
  Use transaction code CT04 to check the characteristics in the system.
  
  
  
  Activate the Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic exists but is not active, you may need to activate it in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SCC4 to check the configuration of the planning area and ensure that the characteristic is included.
  
  
  
  Transport Request Verification:
  
  If the characteristic was recently transported, verify that the transport request was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be checked using transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the characteristic is being called and why it is not found.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Documentation: Review the SAP APO documentation for details on characteristics and planning areas.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.