How To Fix WRF_APC_INB155 - Provided characteristic &1 is of type &2 not &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC_INB - Messages for OAPC Inbound Processing

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Provided characteristic &1 is of type &2 not &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC_INB155 - Provided characteristic &1 is of type &2 not &3 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC_INB155 Provided characteristic &1 is of type &2 not &3
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), specifically within the Product Costing (WRF) or Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APC) modules when working with characteristics in the system.
  
  The message indicates that a characteristic (attribute) provided in a certain process or function has a data type that does not match the expected data type.
  The placeholder &1 is the name of the characteristic.
  &2 is the actual data type of the characteristic provided.
  &3 is the expected data type for that characteristic.
  
  In other words:
  
  You are passing a characteristic with a certain data type, but the system expects it to be of a different data type.
  
  Common Causes:
  
  Mismatch between the characteristic definition in the system and the data type expected by the function/module.
  Incorrect assignment or mapping of characteristics in the planning or costing model.
  Data type changes in characteristics that were not propagated or updated in all relevant places.
  Custom code or user-exits passing wrong data types for characteristics.
  Integration issues between SAP APO and ECC where characteristic definitions differ.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to transaction CT04 (Characteristic maintenance) or the relevant APO transaction.
  Verify the data type of the characteristic &1.
  Confirm if it matches the expected data type &3.
  
  
  
  Check the Process or Function Module:
  
  Identify where the characteristic is being passed.
  Ensure that the characteristic value is passed with the correct data type.
  If custom code is involved, debug and check the data type of the characteristic value being passed.
  
  
  
  Adjust Characteristic or Mapping:
  
  If the characteristic data type is incorrect, adjust it to the expected type.
  If the characteristic is correct, adjust the process or mapping to accept the correct data type.
  
  
  
  Synchronize APO and ECC:
  
  If the characteristic is used in integration scenarios, ensure that the characteristic definitions are consistent between ECC and APO.
  Use transactions like R/3 to APO integration tools or CIF to synchronize master data.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes or Patches:
  
  Search SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  Apply relevant patches or corrections if available.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04 - Maintain Characteristics
  R/3 APO integration transactions (e.g., /SAPAPO/CIF for integration)
  Debugging tools for custom code or BAdIs where characteristics are handled.
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization)
  PP/CO (Production Planning / Controlling) if related to costing
  SCM (Supply Chain Management)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRF_APC_INB155 or characteristic data type mismatches.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_APC_INB155 indicates a data type mismatch for a characteristic in SAP APO or related modules. The solution involves verifying and aligning the characteristic's data type with the expected type in the process or function where it is used.
  
  If you provide the exact characteristic name and the data types involved, I can help you with more specific guidance!