How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSDM037 - TSDM planning area active; define product and location

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSDM -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: TSDM planning area active; define product and location

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSDM037 - TSDM planning area active; define product and location ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSDM037 indicates that a planning area in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system is active, but there are no products or locations defined for that planning area. This can occur in the context of the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, particularly when working with the Master Data Management (MDM) or the Demand Planning (DP) functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  No Products Defined: The planning area is active, but there are no products assigned to it. This means that the system cannot perform any planning activities because it lacks the necessary product data.
  No Locations Defined: Similarly, if there are no locations defined for the planning area, the system will not be able to execute planning processes that require location data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the planning area, such as incorrect settings or missing master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that both products and locations are defined for the planning area. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Define Products:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MDP or use the relevant menu path to access the Master Data.
  Create or assign products to the planning area. Ensure that the products have the necessary attributes and are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Define Locations:
  
  Similarly, navigate to the location master data in the APO system.
  Create or assign locations to the planning area. Ensure that the locations are set up with the required details.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the planning area using transaction /SAPAPO/MPA or the relevant configuration transaction.
  Ensure that the planning area is correctly set up to include the necessary product and location characteristics.
  
  
  
  Activate the Planning Area:
  
  After defining the products and locations, ensure that the planning area is activated again if necessary.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check to ensure that all master data is correctly linked and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/MDP: Master Data Maintenance
  /SAPAPO/MPA: Planning Area Configuration
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing master data in APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your planning area is properly configured with the necessary product and location data.