How To Fix WRF_APC523 - Add next characteristic before distribution

WRF_APC523 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 523

• Message text: Add next characteristic before distribution

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC523 - Add next characteristic before distribution ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC523 – Add next characteristic before distribution
  
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), specifically during the process of product allocation or characteristic-based planning. The message indicates that the system expects the user to add the next characteristic (or key figure characteristic) before proceeding with the distribution or allocation step.
  In other words, the system requires that all relevant characteristics be defined and entered in the correct sequence before it can perform the distribution of quantities or key figures. If a characteristic is missing or the sequence is incorrect, the system raises this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During allocation or distribution runs in APO (e.g., in the Product Allocation module).
  When defining or maintaining characteristic values for product allocation.
  When the system expects a characteristic to be added before it can distribute quantities across the defined characteristics.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Add the missing characteristic:
  
  Check the sequence of characteristics defined in the