How To Fix /SAPAPO/PSTRU032 - &1 missing characteristics combinations for PPM input products

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PSTRU -

• Message number: 032

• Message text: &1 missing characteristics combinations for PPM input products

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PSTRU032 - &1 missing characteristics combinations for PPM input products ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PSTRU032 indicates that there are missing characteristic combinations for Product Planning (PPM) input products in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the necessary characteristic combinations for the products being processed in the PPM.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The product master data may not have all the required characteristics defined. This can happen if the product was not set up correctly or if certain characteristics were not assigned.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the product or the planning area may not be aligned with the expected characteristics.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the characteristic value assignments or in the master data.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area may not be configured to include the necessary characteristics for the products being planned.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Product Master Data: Verify that the product master data includes all the required characteristics. You can do this by navigating to the product master in the SAP GUI and checking the characteristics tab.
  Review Characteristic Assignment: Ensure that the characteristics are correctly assigned to the product. If any characteristics are missing, you may need to add them.
  Validate Planning Area Configuration: Check the configuration of the planning area to ensure that it includes the necessary characteristics. You can do this in the APO configuration settings.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the master data to identify any discrepancies or missing entries. This can often be done using transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 or similar.
  Recreate PPM: If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider recreating the PPM for the affected products after ensuring that all necessary characteristics are in place.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for PPM) and /SAPAPO/MC62 (for checking characteristics).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on characteristic management and PPM setup.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SAPAPO/PSTRU032 error message.