How To Fix /SAPAPO/RSP648 - There are no time series; initialize/restore time series

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RSP -

• Message number: 648

• Message text: There are no time series; initialize/restore time series

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RSP648 - There are no time series; initialize/restore time series ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RSP648 indicates that there are no time series available for the specified data, and it suggests that you need to initialize or restore the time series. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with planning data, especially in the context of demand planning or supply network planning.
  Cause:
  
  No Data Available: The time series data for the specified key figure or planning object is not available in the system. This could be due to a lack of historical data or the data not being loaded correctly.
  Initialization Required: The time series may not have been initialized yet, meaning that the system has not yet created the necessary data structures to hold the time series data.
  Data Deletion: Time series data may have been deleted or not yet created due to a failed data load or other issues.
  Incorrect Planning Object: The planning object or key figure you are trying to access may not be set up correctly or may not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Initialize Time Series:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/TS_INIT to initialize the time series for the relevant planning object and key figure. This will create the necessary data structures.
  Follow the prompts to select the appropriate planning area and key figures.
  
  
  
  Restore Time Series:
  
  If the time series was previously available but has been deleted, you may need to restore it from a backup or re-load the data.
  Use the data transfer process to load historical data into the time series.
  
  
  
  Check Data Load:
  
  Ensure that the data load process (e.g., from SAP BW or other sources) has been executed successfully and that there are no errors in the data transfer.
  Verify that the data is being loaded into the correct planning area and key figures.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Object Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the planning object and key figures in the SAP APO system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Make sure that the planning area is correctly defined and that the key figures are included in the planning area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on initializing and restoring time series data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/TS_INIT for initialization and /SAPAPO/TS_RESTORE for restoring time series.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to time series data in your version of SAP APO.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform data initialization and restoration tasks.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or APO support team for further assistance.