Message type: E = Error
Message class: /SAPAPO/MC01 -
Message number: 178
Message text: Source field for characteristic '&' reset
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/SAPAPO/MC01178
- Source field for characteristic '&' reset ?The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01178 indicates that there is an issue with the source field for a characteristic in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid source field for a characteristic that is being used in a planning scenario.
Cause: Missing Source Field: The characteristic specified in the error message does not have a valid source field assigned to it in the configuration. Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the characteristic may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to map the characteristic to a source field. Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or planning data that prevent the system from identifying the source field. Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may be missing dependencies or settings that were not transported correctly.
Solution: Check Characteristic Configuration: Go to the configuration settings
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