How To Fix /SAPAPO/MC013X40103 - In client '&1', characteristic '&2' is used in ATP and in CBF

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MC013X40 -

• Message number: 103

• Message text: In client '&1', characteristic '&2' is used in ATP and in CBF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC013X40103 - In client '&1', characteristic '&2' is used in ATP and in CBF ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC013X40103 indicates a conflict in the use of a characteristic in both Available-to-Promise (ATP) and Capacity-Based Forecasting (CBF) within the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when a characteristic is defined in a way that it cannot be used simultaneously in both ATP and CBF processes.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Usage Conflict: The characteristic specified in the error message is being used in both ATP and CBF, which is not allowed. This can happen if the characteristic is defined in the configuration settings for both processes.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the APO system may not be properly aligned, leading to the characteristic being assigned to both ATP and CBF.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data where the characteristic is defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in APO and check the assignment of the characteristic in question.
  Ensure that the characteristic is only assigned to either ATP or CBF, but not both.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the characteristic needs to be used in one process, remove it from the other. This can be done in the APO configuration under the relevant settings for ATP and CBF.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or APO configuration team to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data associated with the characteristic to ensure there are no conflicting definitions or usages.
  Make sure that the characteristic is correctly defined in the context of the process it is intended to be used for.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the processes (ATP and CBF) function as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP APO documentation for guidelines on configuring characteristics for ATP and CBF.
  Support: If the issue persists after making the changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the characteristic assignment and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/MC013X40103.