How To Fix /SAPAPO/MC01119 - Characteristic requirement does not exist

/SAPAPO/MC01119 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MC01 -

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Characteristic requirement does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01119 - Characteristic requirement does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01119 Characteristic requirement does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue related to the characteristics or key figures that are required for a specific planning object or process. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a characteristic requirement that is expected for the operation being performed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristic Requirement: The characteristic that is being referenced in the planning object does not exist in the system or has not been defined properly.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the planning object (like a planning book or data view) may not be set up correctly, leading to missing characteristics.
  Data Model Issues: The data model may not be aligned with the characteristics that are required for the planning process.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there