How To Fix WRF_APC070 - Characteristic profile &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: 070

• Message text: Characteristic profile &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC070 - Characteristic profile &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message:
  WRF_APC070 Characteristic profile &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, when the system cannot find a characteristic profile that is expected to be present.
  
  Cause
  
  The characteristic profile (a set of characteristics used for planning or data aggregation) referenced by the system does not exist in the system.
  This can happen if:
  
  The characteristic profile was never created.
  The profile was deleted or renamed.
  There is a mismatch or typo in the profile name or ID.
  The profile is not assigned or maintained in the relevant planning area or planning object structure.
  
  
  Sometimes, this error can also occur if the system is trying to access a profile that is defined in a different client or system and the transport/import was not done properly.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Characteristic Profile:
  
  Go to transaction /SAPAPO/CHPROF (Characteristic Profile maintenance).
  Verify if the profile with the name or ID mentioned in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, create the required characteristic profile with the correct characteristics.
  
  
  
  Verify Profile Assignment:
  
  Check if the characteristic profile is assigned correctly to the planning area or planning object structure.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/MC90 or relevant planning area maintenance transactions to verify assignments.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Review any custom code, macros, or planning sequences that reference the characteristic profile.
  Ensure the profile name is spelled correctly and matches exactly.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the profile was created in a development system, ensure it has been transported to the production system.
  Check transport logs and import queues.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Restore Profile:
  
  If the profile was accidentally deleted, recreate it or restore it from a backup or transport.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  If the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing the exact error message, system details, and steps to reproduce.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Characteristic Profiles in SAP APO are used to group characteristics for planning and aggregation purposes.
  They are essential in Demand Planning for defining key figures and planning objects.
  The transaction /SAPAPO/CHPROF is used to create and maintain characteristic profiles.
  Planning areas and planning object structures rely on these profiles to function correctly.
  This error is common during system upgrades, transport imports, or configuration changes.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WRF_APC070 Characteristic profile &1 does not exist
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incorrectly referenced characteristic profile in APO system
  
  
  Solution
  Verify existence and correctness of characteristic profile; create or transport as needed
  
  
  Transactions
  /SAPAPO/CHPROF (Characteristic Profile maintenance), /SAPAPO/MC90 (Planning Area)
  
  
  Additional
  Check transport logs, SAP Notes, and system consistency
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact profile name or context (e.g., during which process or transaction the error occurs), I can help with more specific guidance.