How To Fix /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES801 - Save terminated: Restriction &1 has no characteristic value assignment

/SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES801 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Save terminated: Restriction &1 has no characteristic value assignment

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES801 - Save terminated: Restriction &1 has no characteristic value assignment ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES801 indicates that there is a restriction in the system that does not have a characteristic value assignment. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with planning books, data views, or other configurations that involve restrictions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Characteristic Value Assignment: The restriction defined in the planning book or data view does not have a corresponding characteristic value assigned to it. This means that the system cannot find the necessary data to process the restriction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the planning book or data view may be incorrect, leading to restrictions that are not properly defined.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the master data or transaction data that prevent the assignment of characteristic values.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the