Message type: E = Error
Message class: /SAPAPO/MC01 -
Message number: 179
Message text: Enter a data source for characteristic '&', component '&'
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/SAPAPO/MC01179
- Enter a data source for characteristic '&', component '&' ?The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01179 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue related to the configuration of characteristics and data sources in the system. This error indicates that a required data source for a specific characteristic and component has not been defined.
Cause: Missing Data Source: The characteristic specified in the error message does not have an associated data source defined in the system. Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the characteristic or component may be incomplete or incorrect. Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data that prevent the system from identifying the correct data source. Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
Solution: To resolve the error, you can follow these steps: Check Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for the characteristic in question. You can do this in the SAP GUI by navigating
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