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 Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the characteristic from being used in the context of product characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and check the configuration of the characteristic. Ensure that it is set up correctly and is intended for use as a product characteristic.
  Verify that the characteristic is assigned to the correct class type that allows it to be used for products.
  
  
  
  Review Class Assignment:
  
  Use transaction CL02 (Class Maintenance) to check the class to which the characteristic belongs. Ensure that the class type is appropriate for product characteristics (e.g., class type 300 for material).
  If necessary, create a new class or modify the existing class to include the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Use transaction MM02 (Change Material) to check the product master data and ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the product.
  If the characteristic is not assigned, you may need to add it.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the characteristic in the context of product characteristics. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP APO you are using, as there may be version-specific considerations or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Testing: After making changes, test the configuration by attempting to use the characteristic in the relevant APO processes to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.