How To Fix /SAPAPO/PRP190 - Invalid characteristic combination &1: &2 &3

/SAPAPO/PRP190 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PRP -

• Message number: 190

• Message text: Invalid characteristic combination &1: &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PRP190 - Invalid characteristic combination &1: &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PRP190 Invalid characteristic combination &1: &2 &3 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with planning or forecasting scenarios. This error indicates that there is an invalid combination of characteristics being used in a planning object or a planning scenario.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characteristic Combination: The error arises when the combination of characteristics (like product, location, etc.) does not exist in the master data or is not valid for the specific planning scenario.
  Missing Master Data: The required master data for the characteristics involved may not be maintained or may be incomplete.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning area or the characteristics themselves.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data that lead to invalid combinations being referenced.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the master data for the characteristics involved in the error message is correctly maintained.