How To Fix WRF_APC_INB156 - Characteristic &1 ( &2 ) does not have value &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC_INB - Messages for OAPC Inbound Processing

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Characteristic &1 ( &2 ) does not have value &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC_INB156 - Characteristic &1 ( &2 ) does not have value &3 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC_INB156
  
  Text: Characteristic &1 ( &2 ) does not have value &3
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), specifically within the APC (Advanced Planning and Optimization) integration or master data maintenance for characteristics and their values.
  
  The system is trying to assign or reference a characteristic value that does not exist in the characteristic's value list.
  This can happen during:
  
  Creation or change of a master data object (e.g., product, location, resource) where characteristic values are assigned.
  Data transfer or integration scenarios where characteristic values are passed but are not maintained in the system.
  CIF (Core Interface) data transfer between SAP ERP and SAP APO where characteristic values are missing or inconsistent.
  
  
  The characteristic (&1) with description (&2) does not contain the value (&3) that is being assigned or referenced.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Go to transaction CT04 (Change Characteristics).
  Enter the characteristic name (&1).
  Verify if the value (&3) exists in the list of allowed values.
  If the value is missing, add the required value to the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify the master data object where the characteristic is assigned.
  Ensure that the characteristic value assigned is valid and maintained.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If this error occurs during CIF or data transfer, check the source system for consistency.
  Make sure that the characteristic values are consistent between ERP and APO.
  
  
  
  Re-Transfer Data:
  
  After correcting the characteristic values, re-transfer the master data or relevant data objects.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing:
  
  Sometimes, the characteristic might be linked to a value table or domain.
  Ensure that the domain or value table contains the required values.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04 – Change Characteristics
  CFC1 – Create Characteristic Value (if applicable)
  CIF Monitor (CIFMON) – To monitor data transfer between ERP and APO
  
  
  Modules:
  
  SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization)
  SAP ERP (for master data consistency)
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to CIF and characteristic value synchronization.
  Review APO integration guides for master data consistency.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_APC_INB156 indicates that a characteristic value being assigned or referenced does not exist in the characteristic's value list. The solution is to verify and maintain the missing characteristic value in transaction CT04 or ensure data consistency between systems before retrying the operation.
  
  If you provide the exact characteristic name, description, and value, I can help you with more specific steps!