How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM517 - Characteristics combinations inconsistent

/SAPAPO/TSM517 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Characteristics combinations inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM517 - Characteristics combinations inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM517 Characteristics combinations inconsistent typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there are inconsistencies in the characteristic combinations defined for a product or a planning object. This can happen during planning runs, data uploads, or when trying to create or modify product master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Characteristic Values: The characteristics assigned to a product may have combinations that are not valid according to the configuration settings or the master data.
  Missing Characteristics: Some required characteristics may not be assigned to the product or planning object.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the characteristics may not align with the values assigned to the product.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the master data, such as duplicates or incorrect entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Combinations: Review the characteristic combinations defined for the product. Ensure that all combinations are valid and consistent with the configuration