How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_TS255 - Current key figure description: Reference to time buckets profile broken

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_TS -

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Current key figure description: Reference to time buckets profile broken

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_TS255 - Current key figure description: Reference to time buckets profile broken ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_TS255 indicates that there is an issue with the time buckets profile in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the configuration of the time buckets profile used for key figures in the planning area.
  Cause:
  
  
  Broken Reference: The error suggests that the reference to the time buckets profile is broken. This can happen if:
  
  The time buckets profile has been deleted or is not properly defined.
  The key figure is not correctly linked to the time buckets profile.
  There are inconsistencies in the configuration of the planning area or key figures.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Changes made to the time buckets profile or the planning area without proper adjustments to the key figures can lead to this error.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the time buckets profile was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) and the transport did not include all necessary components, this error may occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Time Buckets Profile:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/TS_PROFILE to check the configuration of the time buckets profile.
  Ensure that the profile exists and is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Key Figure Settings:
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/OM_KEYFIG to review the settings of the key figures in the planning area.
  Ensure that the key figure is correctly linked to the appropriate time buckets profile.
  
  
  
  Reassign Time Buckets Profile:
  
  If the profile is broken, you may need to reassign a valid time buckets profile to the key figure.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/OM_PAREA to review the planning area configuration and ensure that all components are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects related to the time buckets profile and key figures were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP APO you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  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_TS255 error message.