How To Fix /SAPAPO/MC01084 - Characteristic &1 is not created in SAP APO

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MC01 -

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not created in SAP APO

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01084 - Characteristic &1 is not created in SAP APO ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01084 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) is not created in SAP Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO). This error typically arises when you are trying to use a characteristic in a planning object or a planning function that has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Not Defined: The characteristic you are trying to use has not been created in the APO system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the planning area or the data model that references the characteristic.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was created in a different system (like development) and not transported correctly to the current system (like quality or production), it may not exist in the current environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Characteristic:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/CTC (Characteristic) in the SAP APO system.
  Create the missing characteristic with the required attributes and settings.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the planning area you are working with is correctly configured to include the characteristic.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/MP30 to check the planning area and its characteristics.
  
  
  
  Transport the Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic exists in another system, ensure that it is properly transported to the current system.
  Check the transport logs for any errors or issues during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Verify that the characteristic name is spelled correctly in the configuration or the planning function you are using.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the relevant SAP documentation or notes for any specific requirements or additional steps needed for the characteristic in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/CTC: For creating and managing characteristics.
  /SAPAPO/MP30: For managing planning areas and their configurations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for notes using the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/MC01084 and ensure that the characteristic is properly defined and utilized in your SAP APO environment.