How To Fix /SAPAPO/SEQ041 - No characteristic value combination (restriction) determined

/SAPAPO/SEQ041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SEQ -

• Message number: 041

• Message text: No characteristic value combination (restriction) determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SEQ041 - No characteristic value combination (restriction) determined ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SEQ041 No characteristic value combination (restriction) determined typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when working with planning books, data views, or during the execution of planning functions. This error indicates that the system could not find a valid combination of characteristic values that meet the specified restrictions or selection criteria.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristic Values: The characteristic values required for the planning process may not be defined in the master data or may not exist in the data set being processed.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria or filters applied in the planning book or planning function may be too restrictive, leading to no valid combinations being found.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries for characteristics.
  Planning Area Configuration: The planning area may not be correctly configured to include the necessary characteristics or