How To Fix /SAPAPO/MC01308 - Check the class and char. definition in the OLTP and planning system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MC01 -

• Message number: 308

• Message text: Check the class and char. definition in the OLTP and planning system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01308 - Check the class and char. definition in the OLTP and planning system ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01308 typically indicates an issue related to the characteristics and class definitions in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system. This error often arises when there is a mismatch or inconsistency between the definitions in the OLTP (Online Transaction Processing) system and the APO system.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Class Definitions: The characteristics or classes defined in the OLTP system do not match those in the APO system. This can happen if changes were made in one system but not replicated in the other.
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristics that are expected in the APO system may not exist in the OLTP system or vice versa.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the characteristics or classes, such as incorrect data types or missing values.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to incomplete or incorrect data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Class and Characteristic Definitions:
  
  Go to the OLTP system and check the class and characteristic definitions. Ensure that they are correctly defined and match what is expected in the APO system.
  Use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) and CT04 (Change Characteristic) to review and modify the definitions as necessary.
  
  
  
  Synchronize Definitions:
  
  If there are discrepancies, update the definitions in either the OLTP or APO system to ensure they are consistent.
  You may need to create or modify characteristics or classes in one of the systems to match the other.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  Re-transport the necessary objects if needed.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in both systems to identify any other potential issues. This can often be done using standard SAP tools or reports.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking and synchronizing the definitions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL02, CT04, CLO1, and CLO2 for managing classes and characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  APO Configuration: Ensure that the APO configuration is correctly set up to handle the characteristics and classes as intended.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/MC01308 and ensure that your class and characteristic definitions are consistent between the OLTP and APO systems.