How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON063 - Characteristics combinations deviate from defined assignment levels

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON -

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Characteristics combinations deviate from defined assignment levels

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON063 - Characteristics combinations deviate from defined assignment levels ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON063 indicates that there is a mismatch between the characteristics combinations used in your planning data and the defined assignment levels in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system, particularly in the context of seasonal planning.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when:
  
  Characteristics Combinations: The characteristics combinations used in your planning data do not match the combinations defined in the assignment levels for the seasonal profile.
  Assignment Levels: The assignment levels for the seasonal profile may not be correctly configured to accommodate the characteristics combinations present in your data.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data or planning data that lead to this mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Assignment Levels:
  
  Go to the configuration of the seasonal profile in the SAP APO system.
  Verify that the assignment levels are correctly defined and include all necessary characteristics combinations that you are using in your planning data.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristics Combinations:
  
  Analyze the characteristics combinations in your planning data to ensure they align with the defined assignment levels.
  If there are combinations that are not defined, you may need to add them to the assignment levels.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that your master data (like product master, location master, etc.) is consistent and correctly set up.
  Check for any missing or incorrect entries that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Data:
  
  If necessary, adjust your planning data to use valid characteristics combinations that are defined in the assignment levels.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run a test to see if the error persists. If it does, further investigation into the specific characteristics and their configurations may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP1 (for seasonal profile maintenance) or /SAPAPO/SDP2 (for assignment level maintenance) to access and modify the relevant settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides specific to your version of SAP APO for detailed instructions on managing seasonal profiles and assignment levels.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.