How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM171 - Planning object structure does not contain all of the CBF characteristics

/SAPAPO/TSM171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Planning object structure does not contain all of the CBF characteristics

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM171 - Planning object structure does not contain all of the CBF characteristics ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM171 indicates that the planning object structure you are using in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) does not contain all of the characteristics that are required for the CBF (Characteristic-Based Forecasting) process. This can occur when the planning object structure is not properly configured to include all necessary characteristics for the forecasting model you are trying to use.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The planning object structure may not include all the characteristics that are defined in the CBF model.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the planning object structure may not align with the requirements of the CBF.
  Changes in Master Data: If there have been changes in the master data or characteristics used in the CBF, the planning object structure may need to be updated accordingly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Object Structure:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/TSM to view the planning object structures.
  Verify that all required characteristics for the CBF are included in