How To Fix /SAPAPO/TDL_DAO087 - No InfoProvider/ODS is defined in TDL Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TDL_DAO -

• Message number: 087

• Message text: No InfoProvider/ODS is defined in TDL Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TDL_DAO087 - No InfoProvider/ODS is defined in TDL Customizing ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TDL_DAO087 No InfoProvider/ODS is defined in TDL Customizing typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the configuration of the TDL (Transfer Data Load) settings. This error indicates that the system cannot find a defined InfoProvider or ODS (Operational Data Store) in the TDL customizing settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the InfoProvider or ODS has not been defined in the TDL customizing settings.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect or incomplete settings in the TDL customizing that prevent the system from recognizing the InfoProvider or ODS.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport that led to missing definitions.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the defined InfoProviders or ODS.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check TDL Customizing:
  
  Go to the TDL customizing transaction (usually /SAPAPO/TDL).
  Verify that the required InfoProvider or ODS is defined correctly.
  If it is missing, you will need to create a new entry for the InfoProvider or ODS.
  
  
  
  Define InfoProvider/ODS:
  
  If you need to define a new InfoProvider or ODS, navigate to the relevant customizing area and create the necessary entries.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong.
  You may need to re-transport the customizing settings or manually adjust them in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider or ODS.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to TDL and InfoProviders for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on TDL and InfoProviders in SAP APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary InfoProviders or ODS are correctly defined in your TDL customizing settings.