How To Fix /SAPAPO/MC01068 - Select the alphanumeric data type for characteristic type O or N

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MC01 -

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Select the alphanumeric data type for characteristic type O or N

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01068 - Select the alphanumeric data type for characteristic type O or N ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01068 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the data type of a characteristic in the master data. This error indicates that the system requires you to select an alphanumeric data type for a characteristic that is defined as either type "O" (Object) or "N" (Numeric).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Type Assignment: The characteristic in question has been defined with a data type that is not compatible with its intended use. For example, if a characteristic is defined as numeric or object but is being treated as alphanumeric, this mismatch can trigger the error.
  Master Data Configuration: The configuration of the master data might not align with the expected data types for the characteristics being used in planning or forecasting.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) in SAP.
  Locate the characteristic that is causing the error.
  Verify the data type assigned to the characteristic. If it is set to a type that is not alphanumeric (like "O" or "N"), you may need to change it to an appropriate alphanumeric type.
  
  
  
  Modify Data Type:
  
  If the characteristic is incorrectly defined, change the data type to an alphanumeric type (e.g., "A" for alphanumeric).
  Save the changes and ensure that the characteristic is correctly configured for its intended use.
  
  
  
  Check Usage in Planning Books:
  
  If the characteristic is used in planning books or data views, ensure that the configuration there is also consistent with the changes made.
  
  
  
  Recheck Master Data:
  
  After making changes, recheck the master data to ensure that it is correctly aligned with the new characteristic definitions.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that the changes are transported to the quality and production environments as needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CT03: Display Characteristic
  SCC4: Client Administration (to check client settings)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on characteristics and data types in SAP APO.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/MC01068 and ensure that your characteristics are correctly defined for use in SAP APO.