How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR153 - Invalid characteristics container

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR -

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Invalid characteristics container

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR153 - Invalid characteristics container ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR153 Invalid characteristics container typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the characteristics container used in the planning process. This error indicates that the characteristics container being referenced is not valid or cannot be found.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristics that are expected in the container may not be defined or may be missing in the master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristics container may not be properly configured in the APO system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as mismatched or incorrectly assigned characteristics.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristics were recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Versioning Issues: The characteristics container may be referencing an outdated or incorrect version of the data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Characteristics Definition: Verify that all the required characteristics are defined in the system and are active.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the characteristics container is correctly configured in the APO system. This includes checking the settings in the relevant planning area.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the master data to ensure that all characteristics are correctly assigned and there are no missing values.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Update or Recreate Characteristics Container: If the characteristics container is corrupted or invalid, consider updating or recreating it.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of APO you are using for any known issues or patches.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or updates related to this error message. You can search for notes using the error message number or keywords.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/OM to access the characteristics container and review its configuration.
  Debugging: If you have access to development tools, consider debugging the process to identify where the error is occurring.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.