How To Fix /SAPAPO/MC01160 - Output type '&1' proposed for characteristic '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MC01 -

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Output type '&1' proposed for characteristic '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01160 - Output type '&1' proposed for characteristic '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01160 typically indicates an issue related to the output type configuration in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error occurs when the system is trying to propose an output type for a characteristic, but there is a problem with the configuration or the data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Output Type Configuration: The output type specified in the message may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Characteristic Assignment: The characteristic may not be correctly assigned to the output type or may not be valid for the context in which it is being used.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from determining the appropriate output type.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the output type or the related characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for output types in the APO system.
  Ensure that the output type specified in the error message is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Check the assignment of characteristics to the output type.
  Ensure that the characteristic mentioned in the error message is valid and correctly linked to the output type.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the relevant master data (e.g., product master, location master) to ensure that all necessary characteristics are defined and populated correctly.
  Look for any inconsistencies or missing data that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the output type and related characteristics.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools to trace the execution and identify where the error is occurring in the process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to output types and characteristics in APO for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/OMC1 (for output type configuration) or /SAPAPO/OMC2 (for characteristic assignment) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SAPAPO/MC01160 error message.