How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM168 - Characteristic value & not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Characteristic value & not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM168 - Characteristic value & not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM168 Characteristic value & not allowed typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with characteristics and their values in the context of planning or forecasting.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that a specific characteristic value is not allowed for the operation you are trying to perform. The reasons for this could include:
  
  Invalid Characteristic Value: The characteristic value you are trying to use may not be defined in the system or may not be valid for the specific context (e.g., product, planning area).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that restrict the use of certain characteristic values based on the planning scenario or product type.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the product or characteristic may not be correctly maintained, leading to the rejection of the characteristic value.
  Planning Version: The characteristic value may not be allowed in the current planning version or may be restricted to certain versions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Verify that the characteristic value you are trying to use is defined in the system. You can do this by checking the characteristics in the relevant master data (e.g., product master, info object).
  
  
  Review Configuration: Look into the configuration settings for the planning area or product. Ensure that the characteristic value is allowed in the context you are working with.
  
  
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the product is correctly maintained. Check if the characteristic value is assigned to the product and is valid.
  
  
  Check Planning Version: Make sure that you are using the correct planning version. If the characteristic value is restricted to a specific version, switch to that version.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more details on the specific characteristic and its allowed values.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/TSM to access the relevant planning tables or master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.