How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_TS232 - Reference to time buckets profile in pattern is broken

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_TS -

• Message number: 232

• Message text: Reference to time buckets profile in pattern is broken

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_TS232 - Reference to time buckets profile in pattern is broken ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_TS232 Reference to time buckets profile in pattern is broken typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with time series data and planning books. This error indicates that there is an issue with the time buckets profile that is referenced in a planning pattern.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Time Buckets Profile: The time buckets profile that is referenced in the planning pattern may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the time buckets profile may be incorrect or incomplete, leading to a broken reference.
  Transport Issues: If the time buckets profile was transported from one system to another, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data or settings related to the planning book or the time series data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Time Buckets Profile: Verify that the time buckets profile exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP APO.
  
  Transaction Code: /SAPAPO/TS_PROFILE can be used to check the time buckets profiles.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Correct the Profile: If the profile is missing or incorrect, you may need to recreate it or correct the existing configuration. Ensure that all necessary settings are properly defined.
  
  
  Check Planning Book Settings: Ensure that the planning book is correctly configured to reference the appropriate time buckets profile. You can check this in the planning book settings.
  
  Transaction Code: /SAPAPO/MP30 can be used to access the planning book settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the time buckets profile or related objects.
  
  
  Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the system to identify any other potential issues that may be causing the error. This can help in identifying related problems that need to be addressed.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be available.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SAPAPO/OM_TS232 error message.