How To Fix /SAPAPO/MC01059 - Characteristic & is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MC01 -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Characteristic & is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01059 - Characteristic & is not active ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01059 Characteristic & is not active typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a characteristic that is being referenced in a planning object (like a planning book, data view, or key figure) is not active or not available in the current context.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Characteristic: The characteristic in question has not been activated in the relevant planning area or is not included in the planning book.
  Configuration Issues: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the master data or may not be assigned to the relevant planning object.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or planning area configuration may have led to the characteristic being deactivated or removed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Characteristic:
  
  Go to the configuration of the planning area in SAP APO.
  Check the list of characteristics and ensure that the required characteristic is marked as active.
  If it is not active, activate it and regenerate the planning area.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Book Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is included in the relevant planning book and data view.
  If it is missing, add the characteristic to the planning book and regenerate it.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify that the characteristic is correctly defined in the master data.
  Check if there are any inconsistencies or missing entries related to the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  Consult with your SAP security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Planning Area:
  
  If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the planning area or performing a consistency check to identify any other potential issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC62 (for planning area configuration) or /SAPAPO/MC84 (for planning book configuration) to check and modify the settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on characteristics, planning areas, and planning books in SAP APO.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.