How To Fix /SAPAPO/SCMB_PSTRU119 - Characteristic &1 is not existing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SCMB_PSTRU -

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not existing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCMB_PSTRU119 - Characteristic &1 is not existing ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCMB_PSTRU119 Characteristic &1 is not existing typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a characteristic that is referenced in a planning object structure or a planning scenario does not exist in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues, missing master data, or incorrect settings in the planning area.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic referenced in the error message is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning area or planning object structure may be incorrectly configured, leading to references to non-existent characteristics.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of configuration or master data, the characteristic may not have been transported correctly.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or characteristics that were previously valid may have been removed or renamed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and verify if the characteristic exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or check if it was mistakenly deleted.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SCC4 to check the planning area configuration and ensure that all required characteristics are included.
  If the characteristic is missing from the planning area, you may need to add it.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If something is missing, you may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data related to the characteristic is correctly maintained. Use transaction codes like CIF or MD04 to check for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP that may provide insights into the specific characteristic and its expected configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  SCC4: Planning Area Configuration
  CIF: Core Interface for Master Data
  MD04: Stock/Requirements List
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP APO documentation for details on planning object structures and characteristics to ensure proper configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.