How To Fix /SAPAPO/MC01137 - Variable identifier '&1' of characteristic '&2' in component '&3' deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MC01 -

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Variable identifier '&1' of characteristic '&2' in component '&3' deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01137 - Variable identifier '&1' of characteristic '&2' in component '&3' deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01137 indicates that a variable identifier for a characteristic in a specific component has been deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with planning books, data views, or other related components.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Variable: The variable identified by &1 has been deleted from the system, which means that it is no longer available for use in the planning book or data view.
  Changes in Characteristics: The characteristic &2 may have undergone changes, such as being modified or removed, leading to the deletion of the associated variable.
  Component Issues: The component &3 may have been altered or is not properly configured, leading to inconsistencies in the data model.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variable Configuration: Verify if the variable &1 exists in the system. If it has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or adjust your planning book or data view to use a different variable.
  Review Characteristic Settings: Ensure that the characteristic &2 is correctly defined and has not been deleted or modified in a way that affects its associated variables.
  Reconfigure Planning Book: If the planning book or data view is referencing a deleted variable, you may need to reconfigure it to remove the reference to the deleted variable or replace it with a valid one.
  Transport Requests: If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the relevant transport requests have been properly moved to the production environment.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific components and variables to understand any dependencies or required configurations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC62 (for planning book maintenance) or /SAPAPO/MC65 (for variable maintenance) to check and manage variables and characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance, especially if this error impacts critical planning processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.