How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_PROP013 - Characteristic not found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_PROP -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Characteristic not found.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PROP013 - Characteristic not found. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_PROP013 Characteristic not found typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) when the system is unable to find a specific characteristic that is referenced in a planning object or a planning function.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic that is being referenced in the planning function or object does not exist in the master data or has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the planning area or may not be included in the relevant planning object.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model, such as missing or incorrect data in the InfoObjects or InfoProviders.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, the characteristic may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and check if the characteristic exists in the relevant InfoObject catalog.
  Use transaction code RSD1 to check the InfoObjects and ensure that the characteristic is defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is included in the planning area. You can check this using transaction code /SAPAPO/MP30 or /SAPAPO/MP32 to view the planning area settings.
  If the characteristic is missing, you may need to add it to the planning area.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data for the characteristic is correctly maintained. Use transaction codes like RSD1 for InfoObjects and RSD5 for InfoProviders to check the data.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Functions:
  
  If the error occurs during the execution of a planning function, review the function to ensure that it references the correct characteristics.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the missing characteristic.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP APO or IBP you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MP30, /SAPAPO/MP32, RSD1, and RSD5 for checking InfoObjects and planning areas.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.