How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_PROP012 - Characteristic description cannot be read.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_PROP -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Characteristic description cannot be read.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PROP012 - Characteristic description cannot be read. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PROP012 indicates that the system is unable to read the characteristic description for a specific characteristic in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. This error typically arises during planning or when trying to access characteristics in the Master Data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristic Description: The characteristic may not have a description defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may be missing in the target system.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database problems or system configuration errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and check if the characteristic in question has a description defined. If not, add a description.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks for master data in APO. You can use transaction RSCUSTV10 to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the characteristic was recently transported, ensure that all related objects were transported correctly. Check the transport logs for any errors.
  
  
  
  Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or technical support for further investigation. They can check for any underlying database or configuration issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 for characteristic maintenance, RSCUSTV10 for consistency checks, and SU53 for authorization checks.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to APO and characteristics to understand how they are used in planning and the implications of missing descriptions.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.