How To Fix /SAPAPO/MC01007 - Characteristic type will be set to nominal if created manually


/SAPAPO/MC01007 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: /SAPAPO/MC01 -

  • Message number: 007

  • Message text: Characteristic type will be set to nominal if created manually

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01007 - Characteristic type will be set to nominal if created manually ?
    The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01007 indicates that when a characteristic is created manually in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system, it will be set to a nominal type. This message typically arises in the context of creating or modifying characteristics in the APO system, particularly when dealing with master data for planning.
    
    Cause: The error message is triggered because: The system is designed to automatically assign a nominal type to characteristics that are created manually. This is a standard behavior in SAP APO to ensure consistency and proper handling of characteristics. If you are trying to create a characteristic that should have a different type (e.g., interval, continuous), the system will not allow this if the characteristic is created manually.
    Solution: To resolve this issue, consider the following approaches: Use the Correct Method for Creation: If you need a characteristic of a specific type (other than nominal), you should create it using the appropriate transaction or

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