How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSDM016 - TSDM on location product level - You must use a location characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSDM -

• Message number: 016

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSDM016 - TSDM on location product level - You must use a location characteristic ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSDM016 indicates that there is an issue related to the use of location characteristics in the context of location product data in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when a location product is being processed without the necessary location characteristics being defined or utilized.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  Missing Location Characteristics: The location product does not have the required location characteristics defined in the master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the location product may not be set up correctly to utilize location characteristics.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the location characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Location Product Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the location product master data in SAP APO.
  Ensure that the necessary location characteristics are defined and assigned to the location product.
  
  
  
  Define Location Characteristics:
  
  If the required location characteristics are not defined, you need to create them in the system.
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP APO and define the necessary characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the location product in the APO system.
  Ensure that the settings allow for the use of location characteristics.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the master data to identify any discrepancies or missing information.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 or /SAPAPO/SDP95 to analyze and correct any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on location characteristics and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Location Product Master Data: This is where you define the characteristics and attributes of products at specific locations.
  Characteristics in SAP APO: Characteristics are used to define the properties of products, locations, and other entities in the system.
  SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that location characteristics are properly utilized in your SAP APO environment.