How To Fix /SAPAPO/RBA128 - Enter a characteristic

/SAPAPO/RBA128 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RBA -

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Enter a characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RBA128 - Enter a characteristic ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RBA128 Enter a characteristic typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user is trying to execute a function that requires the specification of a characteristic, but none has been provided. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with planning books, data views, or when trying to execute a planning function that relies on characteristics.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The user did not specify a required characteristic in the selection criteria.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning book or data view may not be properly configured to include the necessary characteristics.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering a characteristic or may have entered it incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a Characteristic: When prompted with the error message, ensure that you enter a valid characteristic in the relevant field. This could be a product characteristic, location, or any other relevant attribute required for the operation you