How To Fix /SAPAPO/MC01_CONS017 - PPM plan &2 uses characteristic values for class &1 (reason: &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MC01_CONS -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: PPM plan &2 uses characteristic values for class &1 (reason: &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01_CONS017 - PPM plan &2 uses characteristic values for class &1 (reason: &4) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01_CONS017 typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the characteristics assigned to a Product-Process Model (PPM) plan. This error indicates that the PPM plan is using characteristic values that are not compatible with the class assigned to the product.
  Cause:
  The error message can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Incompatible Characteristics: The characteristics defined in the PPM plan do not match the characteristics defined in the class assigned to the product. This can happen if the characteristics are not properly defined or if there are discrepancies in the values.
  Missing Characteristics: The required characteristics for the class are not assigned or are missing in the PPM plan.
  Incorrect Class Assignment: The class assigned to the product may not be the correct one, leading to a mismatch in expected characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Class Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code CL02 (Change Class) and verify the class assigned to the product. Ensure that it is the correct class that should be used for the PPM plan.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristics:
  
  In the same class, check the characteristics that are defined. Ensure that all necessary characteristics are included and that their values are compatible with the PPM plan.
  
  
  
  Update PPM Plan:
  
  If the PPM plan is using incorrect or outdated characteristic values, you may need to update the PPM plan. Use transaction code /SAPAPO/MC01 to access the PPM and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check to ensure that the characteristics and values in the PPM plan align with those defined in the class. This can help identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL02 for class maintenance and /SAPAPO/MC01 for PPM management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  APO Documentation: Review the APO documentation for best practices in managing characteristics and classes within PPM plans.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /SAPAPO/MC01_CONS017.