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

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 081

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM081 - Only use 'Including' conditions to restrict time ?

  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 to "Including." This may involve editing the planning book settings or the specific data view where the conditions are defined.
  
  
  Test Changes: After making the necessary changes, re-run the planning or forecasting process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for more details on how to set up time conditions correctly in your specific version of SAP APO.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP APO time series management to better understand how to configure time conditions properly.
  
  By ensuring that all time conditions are set to "Including," you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your planning activities in SAP APO.