How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM228 - Time buckets profile & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Time buckets profile & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM228 - Time buckets profile & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM228 Time buckets profile & does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a specified time bucket profile. This profile is essential for defining how time periods are structured in planning processes, such as in demand planning or supply network planning.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Time Bucket Profile: The most common cause of this error is that the specified time bucket profile has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The time bucket profile may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the time bucket profile.
  Typographical Errors: There could be a typographical error in the name of the time bucket profile being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Time Bucket Profiles:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/TSM1 (or use the relevant transaction for managing time bucket profiles).
  Verify if the time bucket profile exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create a New Time Bucket Profile:
  
  If the profile is missing, create a new time bucket profile by defining the necessary parameters (e.g., time intervals, duration, etc.).
  Ensure that the profile is correctly configured to meet the planning requirements.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  If the profile exists but is not functioning correctly, review its configuration settings to ensure they are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the name of the time bucket profile in the configuration or planning area to ensure there are no typos.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the time bucket profile. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on creating and managing time bucket profiles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/TSM1 for managing time bucket profiles.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community for insights and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the time bucket profile is correctly set up in your SAP APO system.