How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR134 - Invalid value for characteristics type

/SAPAPO/OM_ERROR134 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR -

• Message number: 134

• Message text: Invalid value for characteristics type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR134 - Invalid value for characteristics type ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR134 Invalid value for characteristics type typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the values assigned to characteristics in a planning object. This error indicates that the system has encountered a value for a characteristic that is not valid or not recognized.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Characteristic Value: The value assigned to a characteristic does not match the allowed values defined in the master data or the characteristic itself.
  Missing Master Data: The characteristic may not have been properly defined in the master data, or the relevant master data may be missing.
  Data Type Mismatch: The value provided may not conform to the expected data type for the characteristic (e.g., a string value where a numeric value is expected).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the characteristic from being recognized correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Characteristic Values: Verify that