How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM042 - Planning object has not been created

/SAPAPO/TSM042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Planning object has not been created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM042 - Planning object has not been created ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM042 Planning object has not been created typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a planning object, such as a product or location, is referenced but has not been created in the system. This can happen during various planning activities, such as when trying to execute a planning run or when attempting to access a planning object in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Planning Object: The most common cause is that the planning object (e.g., product, location, or resource) has not been created in the APO system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data might not be correctly set up or might be missing for the planning object.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system (like SAP ERP), there may have been issues during the transfer that resulted in the planning object not being created.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have