How To Fix /SAPAPO/MC01061 - Set at least one characteristic in one class as relevant to planning

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MC01 -

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Set at least one characteristic in one class as relevant to planning

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01061 - Set at least one characteristic in one class as relevant to planning ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01061 indicates that in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), at least one characteristic in a class must be marked as relevant for planning. This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a planning function or process that requires certain characteristics to be defined for the planning object, but none have been set as relevant.
  Cause:
  
  No Characteristics Marked for Planning: The class associated with the planning object does not have any characteristics marked as relevant for planning.
  Incorrect Class Assignment: The planning object may be assigned to a class that does not have the necessary characteristics defined.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the characteristics or classes in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that at least one characteristic in the relevant class is marked as relevant for planning. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Class:
  
  Go to transaction code CL02 (Change Class) in SAP.
  Enter the class name that is associated with the planning object.
  
  
  
  Check Characteristics:
  
  In the class, check the list of characteristics.
  Identify the characteristics that are relevant to your planning process.
  
  
  
  Set Characteristics as Relevant for Planning:
  
  For each characteristic that you want to mark as relevant for planning, select it and go to the "Attributes" section.
  Ensure that the "Relevant for Planning" checkbox is checked.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save the class.
  
  
  Re-run the Planning Process: After ensuring that at least one characteristic is marked as relevant for planning, re-run the planning function or process that triggered the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CL02 - Change Class
  CL01 - Create Class
  CL03 - Display Class
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on class and characteristic configuration in APO.
  APO Configuration: Ensure that your APO system is properly configured to handle the characteristics and classes relevant to your planning processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your planning activities in SAP APO. If the issue persists, consider consulting with your SAP Basis or APO functional team for further assistance.