How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_TS252 - Time buckets profile: Reference to GRID_ARRAY is broken

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_TS -

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Time buckets profile: Reference to GRID_ARRAY is broken

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_TS252 - Time buckets profile: Reference to GRID_ARRAY is broken ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_TS252 Time buckets profile: Reference to GRID_ARRAY is broken typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with time bucket profiles in the system. This error indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of the time bucket profile, specifically that the reference to the GRID_ARRAY is not valid or has been broken.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Configuration: The time bucket profile may not be properly configured, or the associated GRID_ARRAY may not exist or is incomplete.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the time bucket profile or the GRID_ARRAY.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that caused the reference to be broken.
  System Upgrades or Changes: Changes in the system, such as upgrades or modifications to the APO configuration, may have led to the loss of references.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/OM_TS to check the configuration of the time bucket profile. Ensure that the GRID_ARRAY is correctly defined and linked.
  Verify that the time bucket profile is correctly assigned to the relevant planning area.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Repair GRID_ARRAY:
  
  If the GRID_ARRAY is missing or corrupted, you may need to recreate it. This can be done in the transaction code /SAPAPO/OM_GRID where you can define or adjust the GRID_ARRAY settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the APO system to identify and resolve any inconsistencies. This can often be done through transaction codes like /SAPAPO/TS or using the relevant consistency check reports.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings. You may need to re-transport the configuration or manually adjust the settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of APO you are using. There may be known issues or patches available that address this error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific guidance based on your system configuration and version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/OM_TS for time bucket profiles and /SAPAPO/OM_GRID for GRID_ARRAY management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as they may provide additional insights or solutions.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide context for the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error related to the broken reference to GRID_ARRAY in your SAP APO system.