How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_SYNC222 - A value for an invalid characteristic is assigned to the activity

/SAPAPO/OM_SYNC222 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_SYNC -

• Message number: 222

• Message text: A value for an invalid characteristic is assigned to the activity

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_SYNC222 - A value for an invalid characteristic is assigned to the activity ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_SYNC222 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a characteristic value to an activity in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when a characteristic value that is not valid for the specified activity is being assigned.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characteristic Value: The characteristic value being assigned does not exist in the master data or is not valid for the specific activity.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrectly defined characteristics.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the characteristics or the activity may not be aligned, leading to the assignment of invalid values.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, there may be discrepancies between the development and production environments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Values: Verify that the characteristic value being assigned is valid for the activity. You can do this by checking the