How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM376 - No descriptions exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 376

• Message text: No descriptions exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM376 - No descriptions exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM376 No descriptions exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a description for a specific object, such as a planning book, key figure, or other master data elements. This can happen for various reasons, including missing data, configuration issues, or problems with the master data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Descriptions: The most common cause is that the description for the object in question has not been maintained in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the system from retrieving the necessary descriptions.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain descriptions.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the descriptions may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Maintain Descriptions:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/TSM for time series management) and check if the descriptions for the relevant objects are maintained.
  If not, add the necessary descriptions.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the master data related to the object is complete and consistent. This includes checking the relevant planning books, key figures, and other related objects.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the descriptions. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transport Validation:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects and their descriptions were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/TSM for time series management, /SAPAPO/MC62 for planning book maintenance, and others that may be relevant to your specific scenario.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to APO and the specific components you are working with to understand how descriptions are managed and maintained.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.