How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM177 - No characteristics combination was found in aggregate &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 177

• Message text: No characteristics combination was found in aggregate &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM177 - No characteristics combination was found in aggregate & ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM177 No characteristics combination was found in aggregate & typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when working with aggregates in the SAP APO system. This error indicates that the system could not find a valid combination of characteristics in the specified aggregate.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics Combination: The characteristics combination you are trying to access does not exist in the aggregate. This can happen if the data has not been properly loaded or if the characteristics have not been defined correctly in the aggregate.
  Incorrect Aggregate Definition: The aggregate may not have been defined to include the necessary characteristics or key figures.
  Data Not Loaded: The data for the specific combination of characteristics may not have been loaded into the aggregate.
  Incorrect Planning Version: The planning version you are using may not have the required data or characteristics defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Aggregate Definition:
  
  Go to the aggregate maintenance transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/TSM1).
  Verify that the aggregate includes the necessary characteristics and key figures.
  If not, you may need to redefine the aggregate to include the required characteristics.
  
  
  
  Load Data:
  
  Ensure that the data for the required characteristics combination has been loaded into the aggregate.
  You can use the transaction /SAPAPO/TSM2 to load data into the aggregate.
  
  
  
  Check Characteristics Combinations:
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/TSM3 to check the characteristics combinations that exist in the aggregate.
  Ensure that the combination you are trying to access is present.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Version:
  
  Make sure you are using the correct planning version that contains the necessary data.
  You can check the planning version settings in the relevant planning book or data view.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Aggregate:
  
  If the aggregate is corrupted or not functioning as expected, consider rebuilding it. This can be done by deleting the existing aggregate and creating a new one with the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/TSM1: Aggregate Maintenance
  /SAPAPO/TSM2: Load Data into Aggregate
  /SAPAPO/TSM3: Display Characteristics Combinations in Aggregate
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on aggregates and characteristics in SAP APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.