How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR143 - A characteristics indicator is contained several times in char. container

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR -

• Message number: 143

• Message text: A characteristics indicator is contained several times in char. container

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR143 - A characteristics indicator is contained several times in char. container ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR143 indicates that there is a problem with the characteristics container in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, it means that a characteristics indicator is duplicated within the characteristics container, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Characteristics: The same characteristic has been added multiple times to the characteristics container.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of a planning object (like a product or a location), the user may have inadvertently selected the same characteristic more than once.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the characteristics or the way they are defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Characteristics Container:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/OM for order management) and review the characteristics container for the object in question.
  Look for any duplicate entries of characteristics.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  If you find any duplicate characteristics, remove the duplicates from the container. Ensure that each characteristic is only listed once.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  If the error occurred during data entry, double-check the input to ensure that no characteristic is selected more than once.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration of the characteristics in the SAP system. Ensure that the characteristics are defined correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/OM for order management or /SAPAPO/MC for master data maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on characteristics and characteristics containers in APO for a better understanding of how they should be configured and used.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.