How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM389 - Standard characteristics have been inserted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 389

• Message text: Standard characteristics have been inserted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM389 - Standard characteristics have been inserted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM389 indicates that standard characteristics have been inserted into a planning object structure in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This typically occurs when there is an attempt to modify a planning object structure that already contains standard characteristics, which can lead to inconsistencies or conflicts in the data model.
  Cause:
  
  Modification of Planning Object Structure: The error usually arises when you try to add or modify characteristics in a planning object structure that already has standard characteristics defined.
  Incompatibility: The system does not allow the insertion of standard characteristics into a planning object structure that has already been defined with other characteristics, as this can lead to data integrity issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Planning Object Structure: Check the planning object structure to see if it already contains standard characteristics. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP APO (e.g., /SAPAPO/TSM).
  Remove or Modify Characteristics: If you need to change the characteristics, you may need to remove the existing standard characteristics or create a new planning object structure that does not conflict with the existing one.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly manage planning object structures and characteristics.
  Use Custom Characteristics: If standard characteristics are not necessary for your planning needs, consider using custom characteristics instead.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/TSM for managing planning object structures.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Testing: Always test changes in a development or sandbox environment before applying them to production to avoid disruptions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure that your planning object structures are correctly configured.