How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM471 - Activate the master planning object structure & first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 471

• Message text: Activate the master planning object structure & first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM471 - Activate the master planning object structure & first ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM471 Activate the master planning object structure & first typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an attempt to use a master planning object structure that has not been activated. This error is related to the configuration of the planning object structures in the SAP APO system.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Planning Object Structure: The primary cause of this error is that the specified master planning object structure has not been activated. In SAP APO, planning object structures must be activated before they can be used in planning scenarios.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning object structure, such as missing or incorrect settings.
  Transport Issues: If the planning object structure was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate the Planning Object Structure:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/TSM1 (or navigate through the SAP menu: SAP APO -> Master Data -> Planning Object Structures -> Activate Planning Object Structures).
  Find the relevant planning object structure that is causing the error.
  Select the structure and activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary settings for the planning object structure are correctly configured. This includes checking the characteristics and key figures associated with the structure.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the planning object structure was transported from another system, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Recheck Planning Area:
  
  If the planning object structure is part of a planning area, ensure that the planning area is also activated and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring and activating planning object structures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/TSM1: Activate Planning Object Structures
  /SAPAPO/TSM2: Display Planning Object Structures
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to planning object structures.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions related to similar issues encountered by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully activate the master planning object structure in your SAP APO system.