How To Fix /SAPAPO/SRC010 - Invalid characteristic for source of supply

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SRC -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Invalid characteristic for source of supply

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC010 - Invalid characteristic for source of supply ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC010 Invalid characteristic for source of supply typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the characteristics defined for a source of supply in the system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid characteristic that matches the requirements for the source of supply being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristic that is being referenced may not be defined in the system or may not be assigned to the relevant object (e.g., product, source of supply).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the source of supply may not align with the characteristics defined in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the product master or source of supply master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics or the source of supply.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and verify that the characteristic in question is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the relevant classes and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Review Source of Supply Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the source of supply in the relevant transaction (e.g., SOURCING in APO) to ensure that it is set up correctly and that all required characteristics are included.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the product and the source of supply to ensure that all necessary characteristics are populated and consistent.
  Use transaction codes like CIF (Core Interface) to check for any data transfer issues between SAP ERP and APO.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics and the source of supply. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP APO you are using, as there may be known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the error is being triggered. This may require assistance from a technical consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Training and Documentation: Review training materials or documentation related to SAP APO and characteristics management to ensure proper understanding and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.