How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL022 - InfoProvider &2 does not contain Location Characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: InfoProvider &2 does not contain Location Characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL022 - InfoProvider &2 does not contain Location Characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL022 indicates that a specific InfoProvider does not contain the required location characteristic. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to access or manipulate data related to locations in the system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The InfoProvider specified (denoted as &2 in the error message) does not have the location characteristic (denoted as &1) defined in its structure.
  There may be a mismatch between the characteristics expected by the query or planning function and those actually available in the InfoProvider.
  The InfoProvider may not have been properly configured or updated to include the necessary characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check InfoProvider Configuration:
  
  Go to the InfoProvider in the SAP system and verify its structure. Ensure that the location characteristic (&1) is included in the InfoProvider.
  If the characteristic is missing, you may need to modify the InfoProvider to include it.
  
  
  
  Update the InfoProvider:
  
  If the InfoProvider is based on a data source or a cube, you may need to update or re-activate it to ensure that it reflects the latest changes in the underlying data model.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Functions/Queries:
  
  Check the planning functions or queries that are using this InfoProvider. Ensure that they are correctly configured to reference the available characteristics.
  If necessary, adjust the queries or planning functions to align with the characteristics present in the InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Data Source Check:
  
  If the InfoProvider is derived from a data source, ensure that the data source is correctly set up and that it includes the necessary characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific InfoProvider and characteristics to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the InfoProvider and the related queries or planning functions to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoProviders and check their configurations.
  APO Documentation: Refer to SAP APO documentation for detailed information on characteristics, InfoProviders, and planning functions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.