How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP_PT059 - Ranges are allowed only for numerical characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP_PT -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Ranges are allowed only for numerical characteristics

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_PT059 - Ranges are allowed only for numerical characteristics ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_PT059 indicates that ranges are only allowed for numerical characteristics in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when you are trying to set a range for a characteristic that is not numerical, such as a text or categorical characteristic.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Numerical Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use with a range is not defined as a numerical type in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the planning object or the characteristics may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the characteristic as numerical.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where a range is being applied to a characteristic that does not support it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Type: Verify the type of the characteristic you are using. Ensure that it is defined as a numerical characteristic in the system.
  
  Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system and check its data type.
  
  
  
  Modify the Characteristic: If the characteristic is incorrectly defined, you may need to modify it to be a numerical type if that aligns with your business requirements.
  
  This may involve changing the characteristic definition in the SAP APO system.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Range: If the characteristic is indeed non-numerical and should remain so, you will need to adjust your input to not use ranges. Instead, use specific values or other methods of filtering that are appropriate for non-numerical characteristics.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly define and use characteristics in APO.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP APO Characteristics: Understanding how characteristics are defined and used in SAP APO is crucial. Characteristics can be numerical, categorical, or text-based, and each type has different rules for usage.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context or solutions.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/RRP_PT059 and ensure that your planning processes in SAP APO function correctly.