How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM356 - Characteristic from planning area not found in RemoteCube

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 356

• Message text: Characteristic from planning area not found in RemoteCube

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM356 - Characteristic from planning area not found in RemoteCube ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM356 Characteristic from planning area not found in RemoteCube typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the characteristics defined in the planning area not being available in the remote cube (usually in SAP BW or another data source).
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristic that is being referenced in the planning area does not exist in the remote cube. This can happen if the remote cube was not properly set up or if the characteristics were not included during the data modeling process.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data Model: There may be inconsistencies between the planning area and the remote cube, such as changes in the data model that have not been synchronized.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the planning area or remote cube was recently transported from one system to another, there may be missing objects or characteristics that were not included in the transport.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristics in the remote cube.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristics: Verify that the characteristic in question exists in the remote cube. You can do this by checking the data model of the remote cube in SAP BW.
  
  
  Update Data Model: If the characteristic is missing, you may need to update the data model of the remote cube to include the necessary characteristics from the planning area.
  
  
  Synchronize Planning Area: Ensure that the planning area and the remote cube are synchronized. This may involve re-activating the planning area or making sure that any changes made in the planning area are reflected in the remote cube.
  
  
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics in the remote cube.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP APO you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/TSM to manage and troubleshoot planning areas and remote cubes.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on configuring planning areas and remote cubes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.