How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM073 - Characteristic '&1' not assigned to planning object structure '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Characteristic '&1' not assigned to planning object structure '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM073 - Characteristic '&1' not assigned to planning object structure '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM073 Characteristic '&1' not assigned to planning object structure '&2' typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the assignment of characteristics to a planning object structure (POS). This error indicates that a specific characteristic is being referenced in a planning process, but it has not been assigned to the specified planning object structure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The characteristic mentioned in the error message is not assigned to the planning object structure you are trying to use. This can happen if the characteristic was recently created or modified and the assignment was not updated.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the planning object structure or the characteristics that are supposed to be linked to it.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as the addition or removal of characteristics, can lead to this error if the planning object structure is not updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/TSM (or the relevant transaction for managing planning object structures).
  Navigate to the planning object structure in question and check the list of assigned characteristics.
  If the characteristic is missing, you need to add it to the planning object structure.
  
  
  
  Update Planning Object Structure:
  
  If you have made changes to characteristics or planning object structures, ensure that all necessary updates are made.
  Save the changes and regenerate any necessary data models or planning areas.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the planning object structure to ensure that all characteristics are correctly assigned and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are properly transported to the quality or production environments.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Support:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation for detailed steps on managing characteristics and planning object structures.
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a technical expert who specializes in SAP APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/TSM for managing planning object structures and /SAPAPO/MC62 for managing characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing SAP training materials or documentation on APO configuration to better understand how characteristics and planning object structures interact.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the characteristic is properly assigned to the planning object structure.