How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM386 - Characteristic value for characteristic &1 not filled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 386

• Message text: Characteristic value for characteristic &1 not filled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM386 - Characteristic value for characteristic &1 not filled ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM386 Characteristic value for characteristic &1 not filled typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a required characteristic value is not provided for a specific characteristic in a planning object, such as a product or a location.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Value: The characteristic value for the specified characteristic (denoted by &1 in the error message) has not been filled in the relevant master data or planning object.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data where the characteristic is expected to have a value but does not.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the characteristics in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to missing values.
  User Input Error: During data entry or planning, the user may have overlooked filling in the required characteristic value.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify the master data for the relevant object (e.g., product, location) to ensure that all required characteristic values are filled in. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/MC62 for product master data).
  Update Characteristic Values: If the characteristic value is missing, update the master data to include the necessary characteristic value.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for characteristics in the APO system to ensure that they are set up correctly and that the required characteristics are marked as mandatory if needed.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the system to identify any other potential issues with master data that may lead to similar errors.
  User Training: If the issue is due to user input error, consider providing training or guidelines to users on how to properly fill in the required fields.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing master data in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/MC62 (Product Master) and /SAPAPO/MC73 (Location Master).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on characteristics and planning objects to understand how they are used in the APO environment.
  
  By addressing the missing characteristic value and ensuring that all required fields are filled, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/TSM386.