How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM337 - Characteristic '&1' must be in the planning book

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 337

• Message text: Characteristic '&1' must be in the planning book

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM337 - Characteristic '&1' must be in the planning book ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM337 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) is not included in the planning book you are trying to use in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when you attempt to execute a planning function or transaction that requires a characteristic that has not been defined in the planning book.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic that is referenced in the error message is not included in the configuration of the planning book.
  Incorrect Planning Book: You may be using the wrong planning book that does not contain the required characteristic.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or characteristics may not have been reflected in the planning book configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Book Configuration:
  
  Go to the planning book configuration in SAP APO (transaction /SAPAPO/MC62).
  Verify that the characteristic &1 is included in the planning book you are using.
  
  
  
  Add the Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic is missing, you will need to add it to the planning book.
  In the planning book configuration, select the planning book and edit its characteristics to include the required one.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Model:
  
  Ensure that the data model is correctly set up and that all necessary characteristics are defined in the InfoObjects.
  If there have been recent changes to the data model, ensure that the planning book reflects those changes.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the planning book configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the planning book to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/MC62: Planning Book Configuration
  /SAPAPO/MC63: Planning Book Overview
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on planning book configuration and characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the required characteristic is included in your planning book.