How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM246 - Characteristic & not contained in planning area

/SAPAPO/TSM246 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Characteristic & not contained in planning area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM246 - Characteristic & not contained in planning area ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM246 Characteristic & not contained in planning area typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a characteristic that is being referenced in a planning process is not defined in the relevant planning area. This can happen during various operations, such as planning runs, data uploads, or when trying to access certain planning objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic in Planning Area: The characteristic that is being referenced is not included in the configuration of the planning area you are working with.
  Incorrect Planning Area: The planning area being used may not be the correct one for the data or operation you are trying to perform.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as the addition or removal of characteristics, it may lead to this error if the planning area has not been updated accordingly.
  Master Data Issues: The master data