How To Fix /SAPAPO/SCMB_PSTRU125 - Characteristic &1 of POS &2 is not existing in active version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SCMB_PSTRU -

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Characteristic &1 of POS &2 is not existing in active version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCMB_PSTRU125 - Characteristic &1 of POS &2 is not existing in active version ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCMB_PSTRU125 indicates that a specific characteristic of a Product Structure (POS) is not found in the active version of the product. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with product master data or planning scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message (&1) does not exist in the active version of the product structure (&2). This could be due to:
  
  The characteristic was deleted or not created in the active version.
  The active version of the product structure is not properly maintained or updated.
  There may be a mismatch between the characteristics defined in the product master and those expected in the planning version.
  
  
  
  Versioning Issues: The version of the product structure being referenced may not be the one currently active or may not have been properly activated.
  
  
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between different versions or between the product master and the planning data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Structure: 
  
  Go to the product structure in the SAP APO system and verify that the characteristic exists in the active version. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/SCMB_PSTR).
  If the characteristic is missing, you may need to add it or ensure that the correct version is being used.
  
  
  
  Activate the Correct Version: 
  
  If you have multiple versions of the product structure, ensure that the correct version is activated. You can activate a version using the appropriate transaction or function in SAP.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: 
  
  Perform a consistency check on the product master data and the planning data to ensure that all necessary characteristics are defined and consistent across versions.
  
  
  
  Review Change Logs: 
  
  Check the change logs for the product structure to see if any recent changes might have led to the characteristic being removed or altered.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is impacting critical planning processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SCMB_PSTR for product structure maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any known issues or fixes.
  APO Configuration: Ensure that your APO configuration is set up correctly, particularly in relation to product master data and characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.