How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON109 - Seasonal pattern &1 not assigned to any char. combinations of POS &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON -

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Seasonal pattern &1 not assigned to any char. combinations of POS &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON109 - Seasonal pattern &1 not assigned to any char. combinations of POS &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_SEASON109 indicates that a seasonal pattern is not assigned to any characteristic combinations of a specific product (POS - Product/Location combination). This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with seasonal patterns in demand planning.
  Cause:
  
  Unassigned Seasonal Pattern: The seasonal pattern you are trying to use is not linked to any characteristic combinations for the specified product/location (POS).
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the seasonal pattern setup, where the pattern is not properly assigned to the relevant characteristics.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data in the master data or planning book may not be correctly set up, leading to the seasonal pattern not being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Seasonal Pattern Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/SEASON to check the seasonal patterns.
  Ensure that the seasonal pattern in question is assigned to the correct characteristic combinations for the relevant product/location.
  
  
  
  Assign Seasonal Pattern:
  
  If the seasonal pattern is not assigned, you can assign it by editing the seasonal pattern and linking it to the appropriate characteristics.
  Make sure that the characteristics used in the seasonal pattern match those defined in the product master data.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the product master data to ensure that the product/location combination is correctly defined and that it includes the necessary characteristics.
  Ensure that the seasonal pattern is relevant for the specific product and location.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Book Settings:
  
  Review the planning book settings to ensure that the seasonal pattern is included in the planning book and that it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the master data and planning data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/SEASON: For managing seasonal patterns.
  /SAPAPO/MAT1: For checking and maintaining product master data.
  /SAPAPO/PLN1: For managing planning books.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on seasonal patterns and their configuration in SAP APO.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to seasonal patterns and error messages.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the seasonal pattern is correctly assigned to the relevant product/location combinations.