How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR156 - No data was entered for creating the characteristics container

/SAPAPO/OM_ERROR156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR -

• Message number: 156

• Message text: No data was entered for creating the characteristics container

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR156 - No data was entered for creating the characteristics container ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR156 indicates that there is an issue with the creation of a characteristics container in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, it means that no data was entered for creating the characteristics container, which is essential for defining the characteristics of a product or planning object.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that the required characteristics data has not been entered or is missing in the relevant planning object or product master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the characteristics or the characteristics container itself.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system or module, there may be issues with the data transfer process that result in missing characteristics.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently skipped entering necessary data fields when creating or modifying the characteristics container.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristics Data: Ensure that all