How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB126 - Characteristic '&1' does not exist in planning area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB -

• Message number: 126

• Message text: Characteristic '&1' does not exist in planning area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB126 - Characteristic '&1' does not exist in planning area ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB126 indicates that a characteristic specified in a planning area does not exist. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with planning areas, key figures, or characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message is not defined in the planning area you are working with.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the characteristic name or it may have been incorrectly referenced in the configuration.
  Changes in Configuration: The characteristic may have been deleted or renamed in the planning area configuration.
  Incorrect Planning Area: The planning area being referenced may not be the one that contains the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the planning area configuration in SAP APO and verify that the characteristic exists.
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/MC62 to display the planning area and check the list of characteristics.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic name is spelled correctly in any configuration or code where it is referenced.
  
  
  
  Review Changes:
  
  If the characteristic was recently modified, check the change logs to see if it was deleted or renamed. If it was renamed, update the references accordingly.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Planning Area:
  
  Ensure that you are working with the correct planning area that contains the characteristic. If you are using a different planning area, switch to the correct one.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic is indeed missing and is required for your planning processes, you may need to recreate it in the planning area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the planning area and characteristics to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/MC62: Display Planning Area
  /SAPAPO/MC63: Change Planning Area
  /SAPAPO/MC70: Maintain Characteristics
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, always test the planning area to ensure that the characteristic is recognized and that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB126 and ensure that your planning area is correctly configured.