How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM368 - Planning area &1 and DataSource &2 do not have same extraction structure

/SAPAPO/TSM368 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 368

• Message text: Planning area &1 and DataSource &2 do not have same extraction structure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM368 - Planning area &1 and DataSource &2 do not have same extraction structure ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM368 indicates that there is a mismatch between the extraction structure of the planning area and the DataSource in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This typically occurs during the data extraction process when the system attempts to extract data from a DataSource that does not align with the structure expected by the planning area.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Structure: The planning area and the DataSource have different field definitions or structures. This can happen if the DataSource was modified after the planning area was created or if there are inconsistencies in the configuration.
  Changes in DataSource: If the DataSource was changed (e.g., fields added or removed) after the planning area was already defined, the planning area may not recognize the new structure.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the DataSource or planning area may not be correctly aligned.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DataSource and Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Verify the structure of the DataSource in the