Message type: E = Error
Message class: /SAPAPO/MC01 -
Message number: 160
Message text: Output type '&1' proposed for characteristic '&2'
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/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
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