How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM189 - Characteristics combination was read from &2, not &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Characteristics combination was read from &2, not &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM189 - Characteristics combination was read from &2, not &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM189 Characteristics combination was read from &2, not &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is a mismatch in the expected source of a characteristics combination. This error indicates that the system expected to read a characteristics combination from a specific source (indicated by &1), but it actually read it from a different source (indicated by &2).
  Cause:
  
  Data Consistency Issues: The characteristics combination may have been defined or modified in a different location or system, leading to inconsistencies.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the product or planning object may not be synchronized across different systems or environments.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that lead to incorrect data retrieval.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify the master data for the product or planning object in both the expected source and the actual source. Ensure that the characteristics combinations are correctly defined and consistent.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that they are set up correctly and that the expected source is properly defined.
  Synchronize Data: If there are discrepancies, consider synchronizing the data between the systems. This may involve updating or correcting the master data in the relevant system.
  Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport logs to identify any errors or warnings that may indicate problems with the data transfer.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/TSM to analyze the characteristics combinations and their sources.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide context for the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.