How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_TS036 - Seasonal pattern is not referenced in the pattern chain

/SAPAPO/OM_TS036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_TS -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Seasonal pattern is not referenced in the pattern chain

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_TS036 - Seasonal pattern is not referenced in the pattern chain ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_TS036 indicates that a seasonal pattern is not referenced in the pattern chain within the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when you are trying to use a seasonal pattern in a forecasting model, but the system cannot find a reference to that pattern in the defined pattern chain.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference: The seasonal pattern you are trying to use is not included in the pattern chain configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The pattern chain may not be set up correctly to include seasonal patterns.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data or the way the seasonal pattern is defined or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pattern Chain Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/OM_PCH to access the pattern chain configuration.
  Ensure that the seasonal pattern you are trying to use is included in the pattern chain. If it is not, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Define Seasonal Pattern:
  
  If the seasonal