How To Fix /SAPAPO/OO_TR_CLASS005 - Low Value is not an elementary type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OO_TR_CLASS -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Low Value is not an elementary type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR_CLASS005 - Low Value is not an elementary type ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR_CLASS005 Low Value is not an elementary type typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with characteristic values in the context of planning or classification.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is expecting a low value for a characteristic that should be of an elementary type (like a single value or a specific data type), but it is receiving a value that does not conform to this expectation. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The low value provided is not of the expected elementary type (e.g., a string instead of a number).
  Configuration Issues: The characteristic might be incorrectly configured in the system, leading to mismatches in expected data types.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered values that do not match the expected format or type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration of the characteristic in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the characteristic is defined correctly as an elementary type and that the low value is set appropriately.
  
  
  
  Validate Input Values:
  
  Review the values being inputted for the characteristic. Ensure that they conform to the expected data type (e.g., if the characteristic expects a numeric value, ensure that the input is numeric).
  
  
  
  Data Type Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the data types used in the planning book or data view are consistent with the definitions in the characteristic configuration.
  
  
  
  Test with Sample Data:
  
  Try entering a known valid value for the characteristic to see if the error persists. This can help isolate whether the issue is with specific data entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific characteristic or planning area to ensure that there are no known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to APO and characteristics, such as /SAPAPO/MC62 for planning book configuration.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR_CLASS005.