How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM195 - All the standard characteristics are already active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 195

• Message text: All the standard characteristics are already active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM195 - All the standard characteristics are already active ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM195 indicates that all the standard characteristics in the system are already active, which means that the system is unable to activate any additional characteristics because they are already in use or activated.
  Cause:
  
  All Standard Characteristics Active: The error typically occurs when you attempt to activate a characteristic that is already active in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the system settings or in the way characteristics are being managed.
  Data Model Constraints: The data model may have constraints that prevent the activation of new characteristics if all standard ones are already in use.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Characteristics: Review the list of currently active characteristics in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) and checking the characteristics that are already activated.
  
  
  Deactivate Unused Characteristics: If there are characteristics that are not being used, consider deactivating them to free up space for new characteristics. However, ensure that deactivating them will not affect any existing processes or data.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Go through the configuration settings related to characteristics and ensure that they are set up correctly. This may involve checking the settings in the SAP APO system or related modules.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to characteristics management in SAP APO for any specific guidelines or best practices.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights or patches that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP APO Characteristics: Characteristics in SAP APO are used to define the properties of products, and they play a crucial role in planning and forecasting.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/TSM for managing characteristics and attributes in SAP APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/TSM195 and manage your characteristics effectively in SAP APO.