How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR355 - Characteristic of type "special" must have a corresponding charac. ID

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR -

• Message number: 355

• Message text: Characteristic of type "special" must have a corresponding charac. ID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR355 - Characteristic of type "special" must have a corresponding charac. ID ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR355 indicates that there is an issue with a characteristic of type "special" in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, it means that a characteristic defined as "special" does not have a corresponding characteristic ID, which is necessary for the system to function correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic ID: The characteristic defined as "special" in the APO system does not have an associated characteristic ID. This can happen if the characteristic was created incorrectly or if there was an error during the configuration process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the characteristics in the APO system, particularly if they were imported or migrated from another system.
  Data Integrity Issues: If the data in the master data or planning data is corrupted or incomplete, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/CTC (Characteristic Type Configuration) and verify the configuration of the characteristic in question.
  Ensure that all characteristics of type "special" have a corresponding characteristic ID defined.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Characteristic ID:
  
  If a characteristic ID is missing, you may need to create it or update the existing characteristic to ensure it is correctly linked to the special characteristic.
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/CTC to create or modify the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the master data and planning data to identify any other potential issues that may be causing this error.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/OM17 (for checking master data) to identify inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport request, check if the transport included all necessary objects and configurations. You may need to re-transport or adjust the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with details of the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/CTC, /SAPAPO/OM17, and others that may help in diagnosing and fixing the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as they may provide additional insights or solutions.
  APO Documentation: Review the APO configuration guides and documentation for best practices in setting up characteristics and ensuring data integrity.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your APO system functions correctly.