How To Fix WRF_APC049 - Characteristic &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC - Messages for Operational Assortment Planning and Control

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Characteristic &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC049 - Characteristic &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message:
  WRF_APC049 Characteristic &1 does not exist
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), specifically within the Demand Planning (DP) or Supply Network Planning (SNP) modules, or during integration scenarios involving CIF (Core Interface) where characteristics are used for key figures, planning objects, or master data.
  
  Cause
  
  The system is trying to reference a characteristic (an attribute or key figure characteristic) identified by the placeholder &1 (which will be replaced by the actual characteristic name in the runtime message), but this characteristic is not found in the system.
  This can happen due to:
  
  The characteristic was never created or activated in the SAP APO system.
  The characteristic was deleted or is inactive.
  A mismatch or inconsistency between the SAP ERP system and SAP APO system (e.g., during CIF replication).
  Incorrect or outdated configuration in planning books, data views, or key figure definitions referencing a non-existent characteristic.
  Transport or system copy issues where characteristics were not properly transported or activated.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Characteristic in SAP APO:
  
  Go to transaction RRMX (or use the SAP GUI path: SAP Easy Access ? Logistics ? Advanced Planning ? Master Data ? Characteristics).
  Search for the characteristic name mentioned in the error message.
  If it does not exist, create it or activate it if it is inactive.
  
  
  
  Verify CIF Replication:
  
  If the characteristic is supposed to be replicated from SAP ERP, check the CIF settings.
  Use transaction CIFMON or /SAPAPO/CIF_REPL_LOG to monitor replication errors.
  Re-initiate replication for master data if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Book and Data View Configuration:
  
  In transaction /SAPAPO/SDP94 (Planning Book Maintenance), verify that all characteristics referenced in the planning book and data views exist.
  Remove or correct any references to non-existent characteristics.
  
  
  
  Check Key Figure Definitions:
  
  In transaction /SAPAPO/KEYFIG or via the planning book, verify that key figures do not reference invalid characteristics.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Copy:
  
  If this error appeared after a transport or system copy, ensure that all relevant customizing and master data objects were transported and activated properly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRF_APC049 for any known bugs or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RRMX – Characteristic maintenance
  /SAPAPO/SDP94 – Planning Book maintenance
  /SAPAPO/KEYFIG – Key figure maintenance
  CIFMON – CIF monitoring
  /SAPAPO/CIF_REPL_LOG – CIF replication log
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  APO Demand Planning (DP)
  APO Supply Network Planning (SNP)
  Core Interface (CIF)
  
  
  
  Typical Scenario:
  
  When a planning book or key figure references a characteristic that was deleted or never created.
  During master data replication from ERP to APO, if the characteristic is missing or not replicated.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WRF_APC049 Characteristic &1 does not exist
  
  
  Cause
  Characteristic referenced in planning or master data does not exist in SAP APO system.
  
  
  Solution
  Check and create/activate characteristic in APO; verify CIF replication; correct planning book/key figure references.
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  RRMX, /SAPAPO/SDP94, /SAPAPO/KEYFIG, CIFMON, /SAPAPO/CIF_REPL_LOG
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the actual characteristic name (the value of &1), I can help you with more specific steps.