How To Fix /SAPAPO/SCMB_PSTRU007 - Characteristic &1 is not contained in planning object structure &2

/SAPAPO/SCMB_PSTRU007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SCMB_PSTRU -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not contained in planning object structure &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCMB_PSTRU007 - Characteristic &1 is not contained in planning object structure &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCMB_PSTRU007 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) is not included in the planning object structure (denoted as &2) that you are trying to use in your SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the characteristics defined in the planning object structure and those being referenced in your planning process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use is not defined in the planning object structure.
  Incorrect Planning Object Structure: You may be using the wrong planning object structure that does not include the required characteristic.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning object structure or the characteristics themselves.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Object Structure:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/OPR (or the relevant transaction for your version) to view the planning object structures.
  Verify that the characteristic &1 is included in the planning object structure &2.
  
  
  
  Modify