How To Fix /SCMB/BPMAP002 - Enter a separator that is not contained in a differentiator

/SCMB/BPMAP002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/BPMAP -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Enter a separator that is not contained in a differentiator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/BPMAP002 - Enter a separator that is not contained in a differentiator ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/BPMAP002 Enter a separator that is not contained in a differentiator typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Supply Chain Management (SCM) when dealing with the configuration of planning areas, key figures, or data mapping.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of separators and differentiators in your planning setup. Specifically, it means that the separator you are trying to use is already included in the differentiator. In SAP, differentiators are used to distinguish between different types of data, while separators are used to separate different values or elements. If a separator is also part of a differentiator, it creates ambiguity in data interpretation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration of your planning area, key figures, or data mapping where the error is occurring. Look specifically at the differentiators and separators