How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP_PT891 - Characteristic & already exists in filter selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP_PT -

• Message number: 891

• Message text: Characteristic & already exists in filter selection criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_PT891 - Characteristic & already exists in filter selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_PT891 indicates that there is a problem with the filter selection criteria in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, it means that a characteristic you are trying to use in your filter already exists in the selection criteria, which can lead to conflicts or redundancy in the data being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Characteristics: The error typically arises when the same characteristic is included multiple times in the filter selection criteria.
  Incorrect Filter Configuration: The filter may have been configured incorrectly, leading to the inclusion of the same characteristic more than once.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently selected the same characteristic multiple times while setting up the filter.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Filter Selection Criteria: Go to the filter settings where you are encountering the error. Check the list of selected characteristics and ensure that each characteristic is only included once.
  Remove Duplicates: If you find that a characteristic is listed more than once, remove the duplicates to resolve the conflict.
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save the filter configuration and try to execute the transaction again.
  Test with Different Filters: If the issue persists, try creating a new filter from scratch to see if the problem is related to the specific filter you were using.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error may occur in various transactions related to planning and reporting in SAP APO, such as the Interactive Planning (transaction code /SAPAPO/RRP3).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on filter configuration and characteristics in APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or discussion boards where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your planning activities in SAP APO.