How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM342 - Field catalog created is empty

/SAPAPO/TSM342 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 342

• Message text: Field catalog created is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM342 - Field catalog created is empty ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM342 Field catalog created is empty typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with the Transfer Structure Management (TSM) or when trying to create or modify a field catalog for data transfer.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  No Fields Defined: The most common cause of this error is that the field catalog you are trying to create or modify does not have any fields defined. This can happen if the selection criteria for the fields do not match any available fields in the source or target structure.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the transfer structure or the data source, leading to an empty field catalog.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the fields or the data source, resulting in an empty catalog.
  
  
  Data Source Issues: If the data source is not properly set up