How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM291 - Proportional factors are loaded to an aggregated level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 291

• Message text: Proportional factors are loaded to an aggregated level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM291 - Proportional factors are loaded to an aggregated level ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM291 indicates that proportional factors have been loaded to an aggregated level in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This typically occurs when the system expects proportional factors to be at a detailed level but finds them at a higher, aggregated level instead.
  Cause:
  
  Data Loading Issues: The proportional factors may have been loaded incorrectly from the source system, leading to them being aggregated rather than detailed.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the APO system may not be configured to handle proportional factors at the aggregated level.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing details in the master data that lead to the aggregation of proportional factors.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area may not be set up to support the level of detail required for the proportional factors.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Load Process: Review the data loading process to ensure that proportional factors are being loaded at the correct level. This may involve checking the extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes.
  Adjust Configuration: If the system is configured to expect detailed data, you may need to adjust the configuration settings to allow for aggregated data or ensure that the data is loaded at the required level.
  Review Master Data: Ensure that the master data is complete and accurate. This includes checking the characteristics and key figures associated with the proportional factors.
  Modify Planning Area: If necessary, modify the planning area settings to accommodate the level of detail required for the proportional factors.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for specific guidance and best practices.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the proportional factors are now being loaded correctly and that the error does not reoccur.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/TSM291 error and ensure that proportional factors are loaded correctly in your SAP APO system.