How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM034 - Characteristic of selection not part of aggregation level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Characteristic of selection not part of aggregation level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM034 - Characteristic of selection not part of aggregation level ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM034 indicates that a characteristic used in a selection is not part of the defined aggregation level in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This typically occurs when you are trying to execute a query or a planning function that references a characteristic that has not been included in the aggregation level.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic in Aggregation Level: The characteristic you are trying to use in your selection is not included in the aggregation level that you are working with.
  Incorrect Planning Object Structure: The planning object structure may not include the characteristic, leading to this error when you attempt to use it.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the characteristics used, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Aggregation Level:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/AL01 (Aggregation Level Maintenance).
  Find the aggregation level you are using and check if the characteristic in question is included.
  If it is not included, you will need to modify the aggregation level to include the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Modify the Aggregation Level:
  
  If you need to add the characteristic, you can do so by editing the aggregation level.
  Ensure that you save and activate the changes after modifying the aggregation level.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Object Structure:
  
  Check the planning object structure associated with the aggregation level to ensure that it includes the necessary characteristics.
  You can do this in transaction /SAPAPO/POC1 (Planning Object Structure).
  
  
  
  Re-run the Query/Function:
  
  After making the necessary changes, re-run the query or planning function that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on aggregation levels and planning object structures.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/AL01: Aggregation Level Maintenance
  /SAPAPO/POC1: Planning Object Structure
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the functionality in a development or quality environment before moving to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/TSM034 and ensure that your planning functions work correctly with the desired characteristics.