How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSDM015 - TSDM on location product level - You must use a product characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSDM -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: TSDM on location product level - You must use a product characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSDM015 - TSDM on location product level - You must use a product characteristic ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSDM015 typically indicates that there is a requirement to use a product characteristic for a specific location product in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error often arises in the context of demand planning or supply network planning when the system expects certain characteristics to be defined for the product at the location level.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Product Characteristics: The product in question does not have the required characteristics defined in the system. This could be due to incomplete master data setup.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the product or location may not be aligned with the requirements of the planning process.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area may require certain characteristics to be used, and if they are not defined for the product, this error will occur.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the necessary characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Product Characteristics:
  
  Go to the product master data in SAP and ensure that the necessary characteristics are defined for the product at the location level.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 to maintain product master data and add the required characteristics.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the planning area to ensure that it is set up to require the necessary characteristics.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/SDP94 to check the planning area settings and ensure that the characteristics are included.
  
  
  
  Maintain Location Product Data:
  
  Ensure that the location product data is complete and that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/LOC1 to maintain location product data.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Check if the product characteristics are correctly assigned to the product in the relevant planning area.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/CHAR to review and maintain characteristics.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the master data that may be causing the issue.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/CC to perform consistency checks.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on product characteristics and their role in planning.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSDM015 and ensure that the necessary product characteristics are in place for effective planning in SAP APO.