How To Fix /SAPAPO/SCMB_PSTRU018 - Planning object structure &1 has invalid dimension

/SAPAPO/SCMB_PSTRU018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SCMB_PSTRU -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Planning object structure &1 has invalid dimension

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCMB_PSTRU018 - Planning object structure &1 has invalid dimension ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCMB_PSTRU018 indicates that there is an issue with the planning object structure in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, it states that the planning object structure you are trying to use has an invalid dimension. This can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning object structure may have been incorrectly configured, leading to invalid dimensions.
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristics that are supposed to define the dimensions of the planning object structure may be missing or not properly assigned.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the dimensions to be invalid.
  Changes in Master Data: If there have been recent changes to the master data or characteristics, it may lead to this error if the planning object structure is not updated accordingly.
  Transport Issues: If the planning object structure was transported from one system to