How To Fix /SAPAPO/RSP212 - Incomplete Customizing; selection via characteristics not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RSP -

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Incomplete Customizing; selection via characteristics not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RSP212 - Incomplete Customizing; selection via characteristics not possible ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RSP212 Incomplete Customizing; selection via characteristics not possible typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the configuration of characteristics in the system. This error indicates that the system is unable to perform a selection based on characteristics due to incomplete or missing customizing settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristics that are required for the selection process are not defined or are incomplete in the system.
  Incomplete Customizing: The customizing settings for the characteristics or the planning object structure may not be fully configured.
  Incorrect Planning Object Structure: The planning object structure may not include the necessary characteristics for the selection process.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model that prevent the system from recognizing the characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristics Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining characteristics (e.g., under SAP APO -> Demand Planning -> Basic Settings -> Define Characteristics).
  Ensure that all necessary characteristics are defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Object Structure:
  
  Check the planning object structure to ensure that it includes the required characteristics.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant section in the customizing settings (e.g., SAP APO -> Demand Planning -> Basic Settings -> Define Planning Object Structures).
  
  
  
  Validate Data Model:
  
  Ensure that the data model is correctly set up and that all necessary characteristics are included in the data model.
  You can check this in the data model settings in the APO system.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the customizing settings were recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP APO you are using for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the selection process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for demand planning) or /SAPAPO/MC90 (for planning book).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /SAPAPO/RSP212 error message in your SAP APO system.