How To Fix /SAPAPO/OE013 - Characteristic filter not found

/SAPAPO/OE013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OE -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Characteristic filter not found

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/SAPAPO/OE013 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OE013 Characteristic filter not found typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a characteristic filter that is expected to be used in a planning function or process is not found in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues, missing data, or incorrect settings.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristic Filter: The characteristic filter that is referenced in the planning function or process does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the planning function may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to locate the required filter.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic filter was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic filter.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Characteristic Filters: Go to the relevant transaction