How To Fix /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES659 - Create the operator for charact. name &1 and value &2 of restriction &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 659

• Message text: Create the operator for charact. name &1 and value &2 of restriction &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES659 - Create the operator for charact. name &1 and value &2 of restriction &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES659 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the restrictions applied to a planning object, such as a characteristic or a value that is not properly defined or recognized in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Operator Definition: The error indicates that there is no operator defined for the specified characteristic name and value in the restriction. This can happen if the characteristic is not properly configured in the system or if the value being used is not valid for that characteristic.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic might not be set up correctly in the APO system, or the value being referenced may not exist in the master data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the characteristic value table or issues with the planning object structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and verify that the characteristic in question is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the characteristic has the necessary values and that the operators are defined.
  
  
  
  Define Operators:
  
  If the operator for the characteristic is missing, you may need to define it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for the characteristic.
  Ensure that the operator is appropriate for the type of data being used (e.g., equality, inequality).
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the characteristic and ensure that the values being used in the restriction are valid and exist in the system.
  Use transaction codes like CT04 or CT05 to check the values associated with the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Object Structure:
  
  Ensure that the planning object structure is correctly set up and that it includes the necessary characteristics and values.
  You can check this in the APO configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP APO.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance), CT05 (Characteristic Value Maintenance), and SCC4 (Client Administration) for managing characteristics and values.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  APO Configuration: Understanding the configuration of APO, including the planning area and planning object structures, can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES659.