How To Fix /SAPAPO/MC01055 - Planning-relevant characteristics are required fields

/SAPAPO/MC01055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MC01 -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Planning-relevant characteristics are required fields

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01055 - Planning-relevant characteristics are required fields ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01055 indicates that certain planning-relevant characteristics are required fields in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) in SAP. This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a planning function or transaction that requires specific characteristics to be filled in, but they are missing or not properly defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The planning function you are trying to execute requires certain characteristics to be defined, but they are not provided in the selection screen or the data being processed.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristics may not be correctly configured in the planning area or the planning book.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from recognizing the required characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Required Characteristics: Review the planning function or transaction you are trying to execute and identify which characteristics are required. Ensure that these characteristics are included in your selection criteria.
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