How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM346 - A characteristic from the RemoteCube was not found in the planning area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 346

• Message text: A characteristic from the RemoteCube was not found in the planning area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM346 - A characteristic from the RemoteCube was not found in the planning area ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM346 indicates that a characteristic from a RemoteCube is not found in the planning area. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is a mismatch between the characteristics defined in the RemoteCube and those available in the planning area.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch of Characteristics: The characteristic that is being referenced in the RemoteCube does not exist in the planning area. This can happen if the planning area was not properly configured to include all necessary characteristics.
  Changes in RemoteCube: If there have been recent changes to the RemoteCube (like adding or removing characteristics), and the planning area has not been updated accordingly, this error can occur.
  Data Source Issues: If the data source for the RemoteCube has been modified or if there are issues with the data extraction process, it may lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the RemoteCube or planning area was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Planning Area Configuration: Verify that the planning area includes all the necessary characteristics that are being used in the RemoteCube. You can do this by going to the planning area configuration in the SAP APO system.
  Update Planning Area: If you find that the characteristic is missing, you may need to add it to the planning area. This can be done through the planning area configuration transaction (/SAPAPO/MC8) or similar.
  Synchronize RemoteCube and Planning Area: Ensure that any changes made to the RemoteCube are reflected in the planning area. This may involve reconfiguring the planning area or updating the RemoteCube settings.
  Check Data Source: Ensure that the data source for the RemoteCube is correctly set up and that there are no issues with data extraction.
  Transport Consistency: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MC8 for planning area configuration and /SAPAPO/TSM for troubleshooting.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed steps on configuring planning areas and RemoteCubes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the planning area and RemoteCube are functioning correctly without errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/TSM346 and ensure that your planning area is correctly configured to work with the RemoteCube.