How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB187 - Characteristic <&1> copied

/SAPAPO/MSDP_PB187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB -

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Characteristic <&1> copied

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB187 - Characteristic <&1> copied ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PB187 indicates that a characteristic has been copied in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP). This message typically arises during the process of data transfer or when working with planning objects in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error message usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Characteristics: The characteristic you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system, leading to a conflict.
  Data Transfer Issues: During data transfer or replication processes, the system may encounter issues that result in the copying of characteristics.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the planning area or master data settings that lead to this message.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Characteristics:
  
  Verify if the characteristic already exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data or planning area settings.
  If