How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR850 - Descriptive characteristic values were propagated for &1 demands

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR -

• Message number: 850

• Message text: Descriptive characteristic values were propagated for &1 demands

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR850 - Descriptive characteristic values were propagated for &1 demands ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR850 indicates that descriptive characteristic values were propagated for certain demands in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This message typically arises during the planning process when the system attempts to propagate characteristic values from one demand to another, but encounters issues.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The characteristic values for the demands may not be consistent or may not match the expected values in the system.
  Missing Characteristics: The required characteristics for the demand may not be defined or may be missing in the master data.
  Planning Object Structure: The planning object structure may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in how characteristic values are propagated.
  Heuristic Settings: The settings for the heuristic being used may not be configured to handle the propagation of descriptive characteristics properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the products and demands includes all necessary characteristic values. Verify that the data is consistent and complete.
  Review Planning Object Structure: Check the planning object structure to ensure that it is correctly defined and includes all relevant characteristics.
  Adjust Heuristic Settings: Review the settings of the heuristic being used. You may need to adjust the parameters to allow for proper propagation of characteristic values.
  Run the Heuristic Again: After making the necessary adjustments, rerun the heuristic to see if the issue persists.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific heuristic you are using for any additional configuration or troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  APO Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in APO, particularly those related to demand planning and characteristic propagation.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Testing: If possible, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.