How To Fix /SAPAPO/MC01174 - Characteristic &1 in '&2' is defined as '&3', but is no longer used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MC01 -

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Characteristic &1 in '&2' is defined as '&3', but is no longer used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01174 - Characteristic &1 in '&2' is defined as '&3', but is no longer used ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01174 indicates that a characteristic in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) is defined but is no longer being used in the context of the specific object (like a planning book, data view, etc.) you are working with. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message:
  
  Characteristic &1: This is the name of the characteristic that is causing the issue.
  &2: This represents the object (like a planning book or data view) where the characteristic is defined.
  &3: This indicates the type of characteristic (e.g., "Key Figure", "Attribute", etc.).
  
  Cause
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Obsolete Characteristics: The characteristic was previously used in a planning book or data view but has since been removed or is no longer relevant.
  Changes in Data Model: Changes in the data model or planning book configuration may have led to the characteristic being defined but not utilized.
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the planning book or data view that lead to this characteristic being flagged as unused.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Book Configuration:
  
  Go to the planning book configuration and check if the characteristic is indeed defined but not used. You can do this in transaction /SAPAPO/MC62 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/MC63 (for data view).
  If the characteristic is not needed, consider removing it from the planning book or data view.
  
  
  
  Update Data Views:
  
  If the characteristic is still relevant, ensure that it is included in the relevant data views or planning books. You can add it back if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Usage:
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/MC84 to analyze the usage of characteristics in your planning books and data views. This can help you identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or change logs related to the planning book or data view to understand why the characteristic was defined but is no longer used.
  
  
  
  Technical Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or recommendations related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MC62, /SAPAPO/MC63, and /SAPAPO/MC84 for managing planning books and characteristics.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on characteristics and planning books in APO for a deeper understanding of how they interact.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.