How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM081 - Only use 'Including' conditions to restrict time

/SAPAPO/TSM081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Only use 'Including' conditions to restrict time

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/SAPAPO/TSM081 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM081 indicates that there is an issue with the way time conditions are being defined in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically in the context of time series management.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to use conditions other than "Including" to restrict time in a time series. In SAP APO, when defining time conditions for planning or forecasting, only "Including" conditions are allowed. This restriction is in place to ensure that the time series data is handled correctly and consistently.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to review the time conditions you have set up in your planning or forecasting process. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Time Conditions: Go to the relevant planning book or data view where you have defined the time conditions. Look for any conditions that are not set to "Including."
  
  
  Modify Conditions: Change any non-including conditions