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

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 801

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

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• 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 Restriction Definition:
  
  Go to the planning book or data view where the error occurred.
  Review the restrictions defined in the planning book. Ensure that each restriction has the necessary characteristic values assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Characteristic Values:
  
  If you find that a restriction is missing characteristic value assignments, you need to assign the appropriate values. This can be done in the planning book configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the planning book and ensure that all necessary characteristics and key figures are properly defined.
  Make sure that the restrictions are relevant to the data being processed.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the master data and transaction data to ensure that there are no missing or inconsistent entries that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring restrictions and characteristic assignments in your version of SAP APO.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the planning book or data view again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book configuration) or /SAPAPO/SDP93 (for data view configuration) to access and modify the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SAPAPO/RET_MESSAGES801.