How To Fix /SAPAPO/OO_TR_CLASS018 - OPTION field is not CHAR2 type

/SAPAPO/OO_TR_CLASS018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OO_TR_CLASS -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: OPTION field is not CHAR2 type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR_CLASS018 - OPTION field is not CHAR2 type ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR_CLASS018 OPTION field is not CHAR2 type typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the data type of a field that is expected to be of type CHAR2. This error can arise during various operations, such as when executing a transaction or running a report.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The error indicates that the system is expecting a field (likely an option field) to be of type CHAR2 (which means it should be a character field with a length of 2), but it is receiving a different data type or length.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the APO system where the data model or the settings for the specific transaction or report are not correctly defined.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be adhering to the