How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM090 - You must restrict the superordinate characteristic & of characteristic &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 090

• Message text: You must restrict the superordinate characteristic & of characteristic &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM090 - You must restrict the superordinate characteristic & of characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM090 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the characteristics in a planning object structure. This error indicates that there is a need to restrict a superordinate characteristic based on the subordinate characteristic.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that the relationship between characteristics is not properly defined or that the values of a superordinate characteristic are not compatible with the values of a subordinate characteristic. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Inconsistent Characteristic Values: The values assigned to the superordinate characteristic do not match the values of the subordinate characteristic.
  Planning Object Structure Issues: The planning object structure may not be correctly set up to handle the relationship between the characteristics.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the master data or transaction data that leads to this inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Relationships:
  
  Review the characteristics involved in the error message. Ensure that the relationship between the superordinate and subordinate characteristics is correctly defined in the planning object structure.
  
  
  
  Restrict Values:
  
  You may need to restrict the values of the superordinate characteristic based on the values of the subordinate characteristic. This can be done in the configuration settings of the planning object structure.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data in the master data and transaction data to ensure that there are no inconsistencies. This may involve checking the values assigned to the characteristics and ensuring they are compatible.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure Planning Object Structure:
  
  If necessary, reconfigure the planning object structure to ensure that it correctly reflects the relationships between the characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring characteristics and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the planning processes function as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  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 and characteristic configuration for a deeper understanding of how to manage characteristics effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.