How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSDM017 - TSDM at detail level - You must use all characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSDM -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: TSDM at detail level - You must use all characteristics

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSDM017 - TSDM at detail level - You must use all characteristics ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSDM017 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with the Time Series Data Management (TSDM) functionality. This error indicates that all characteristics defined in the planning object structure must be used in the planning process, but they are not being utilized correctly.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to execute a planning function or process that requires all characteristics defined in the planning object structure to be included in the data selection or processing, but one or more of these characteristics are missing. This can happen due to:
  
  Incomplete Data Selection: The selection criteria for the planning function do not include all required characteristics.
  Configuration Issues: The planning object structure may be incorrectly configured, leading to missing characteristics in the data model.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may not have values for all required characteristics, leading to incomplete records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Object Structure:
  
  Go to the configuration of the planning object structure in SAP APO and verify that all required characteristics are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Data Selection:
  
  Ensure that the data selection criteria for the planning function include all the necessary characteristics. You may need to adjust the selection parameters to include the missing characteristics.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Check the data in the InfoProvider or data source to ensure that all records have values for the required characteristics. If there are missing values, you may need to update or correct the data.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Function:
  
  If you are using a custom planning function, review its configuration to ensure that it is set up to handle all required characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific planning function you are using to understand the requirements for characteristics and data selection.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the planning function again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP APO and TSDM to better understand the requirements for planning object structures and characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.