How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM388 - Error when deleting an LC change indicator

/SAPAPO/TSM388 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 388

• Message text: Error when deleting an LC change indicator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM388 - Error when deleting an LC change indicator ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM388 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue related to the deletion of a change indicator for a location product (LC). This error can arise due to various reasons, including data inconsistencies or issues with the configuration of the change indicators.
  Cause
  The error message /SAPAPO/TSM388 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data related to the location product.
  Change Indicator Status: The change indicator you are trying to delete may be in use or locked by another process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the deletion.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the APO system that prevent the deletion of change indicators.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the /SAPAPO/TSM388 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/TSM1 to check the