How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM066 - Characteristic '&1' cannot be used as product characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Characteristic '&1' cannot be used as product characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM066 - Characteristic '&1' cannot be used as product characteristic ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM066 Characteristic '&1' cannot be used as product characteristic typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the characteristics defined for a product in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Configuration: The characteristic in question (represented by &1) may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to it being marked as a non-product characteristic or not being assigned to the relevant class type.
  Class Type Issues: The characteristic might not belong to a class type that is allowed for product characteristics. For example, characteristics defined in a class that is not intended for product master data will trigger this error.
  Master Data Issues: The product master data may not be set up correctly, or the characteristic may not be assigned to the product in the product master.
  Authorization