How To Fix /SAPAPO/MC01087 - Char. is inactive. Classes exist, value assignment will be deleted anyway

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MC01 -

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Char. is inactive. Classes exist, value assignment will be deleted anyway

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01087 - Char. is inactive. Classes exist, value assignment will be deleted anyway ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01087 indicates that a characteristic in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system is inactive. This typically occurs when there are classes associated with the characteristic, but the characteristic itself is not active, leading to a situation where any value assignments to that characteristic will be deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Characteristic: The characteristic in question has been marked as inactive in the system. This can happen if the characteristic was deactivated intentionally or if it was never activated after creation.
  Class Association: The characteristic is associated with one or more classes, but since it is inactive, the system cannot use it for value assignments.
  Data Integrity: The system is enforcing data integrity by preventing the use of inactive characteristics in value assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Activate the Characteristic:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic).
  Enter the characteristic name that is causing the error.
  Check the status of the characteristic. If it is inactive, activate it by changing its status to active.
  
  
  
  Check Class Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code CL02 (Change Class) to check the classes associated with the characteristic.
  Ensure that the classes are correctly set up and that they reference active characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Value Assignments:
  
  If there are existing value assignments that are linked to the inactive characteristic, you may need to delete or modify them as necessary.
  Use transaction code CT04 to manage value assignments.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  After making changes, perform a consistency check to ensure that there are no further issues with characteristics and classes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of activating a characteristic or modifying classes, consult the SAP documentation or your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Change Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  APO Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in APO related to characteristics and classes to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your characteristics and classes are functioning correctly within the SAP APO system.