How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP_UPLOAD015 - Characteristic &1 has been deleted from the navigation path

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP_UPLOAD -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Characteristic &1 has been deleted from the navigation path

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP_UPLOAD015 - Characteristic &1 has been deleted from the navigation path ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP_UPLOAD015 indicates that a characteristic has been deleted from the navigation path in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This typically occurs during the upload of data into the system, particularly when working with the Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Demand Planning (DP) functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Characteristic: The characteristic mentioned in the error message has been removed from the InfoObject or the planning area.
  Changes in the Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as modifications to the characteristics used in the planning area, it can lead to this error.
  Inconsistent Data: The data being uploaded may reference characteristics that no longer exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Navigation Path: Verify the navigation path in the planning area to ensure that the characteristic is still defined and active. You can do this by navigating to the relevant planning area in the SAP APO system.
  Update the Data Model: If the characteristic has been intentionally deleted, you may need to update the data model or the upload data to remove references to the deleted characteristic.
  Recreate the Characteristic: If the deletion was accidental and the characteristic is still needed, consider recreating it in the system.
  Adjust the Upload Data: Modify the data being uploaded to exclude the deleted characteristic or to align with the current structure of the planning area.
  Check for Transport Issues: If the changes were made in a different environment (e.g., development or quality), ensure that the transport of changes to the production environment was successful and complete.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP1 (for planning areas) or /SAPAPO/SDP2 (for characteristics) to check the configuration.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of APO you are using, as there may be specific guidelines or known issues.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is affecting critical business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your data uploads proceed without issues.