How To Fix /SAPAPO/MC01193 - Check the settings for characteristic & (inconsistencies)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MC01 -

• Message number: 193

• Message text: Check the settings for characteristic & (inconsistencies)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01193 - Check the settings for characteristic & (inconsistencies) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01193 typically indicates that there are inconsistencies in the settings for a characteristic in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during planning runs, data uploads, or when trying to execute certain transactions.
  Cause
  The error message usually points to one or more of the following issues:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Settings: The characteristic in question may not be properly defined in the system. This could include missing values, incorrect data types, or other configuration issues.
  
  
  Inconsistent Master Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the characteristic, such as missing attributes or incorrect relationships.
  
  
  Data Model Issues: The data model used in APO may not align with the characteristics defined in the system, leading to conflicts.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be inconsistencies due to missing or incomplete transport requests.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and check the settings for the characteristic mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the characteristic is active.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data associated with the characteristic. Ensure that all necessary attributes are defined and that there are no missing values.
  Use transaction codes like CIF (Core Interface) to check for inconsistencies in master data.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Model:
  
  Ensure that the data model used in APO is correctly set up and that it aligns with the characteristics defined in the system.
  You can use transaction RSCUSTV10 to check the settings related to the data model.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction /SAPAPO/MC01:
  
  You can use this transaction to check the consistency of the planning area and the characteristics defined within it. This can help identify any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance), CIF (Core Interface), and /SAPAPO/MC01 (Consistency Check).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to characteristics and master data management in APO for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistencies related to the characteristic causing the error message /SAPAPO/MC01193.