How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM516 - liveCache anchor without characteristics combinations

/SAPAPO/TSM516 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 516

• Message text: liveCache anchor without characteristics combinations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM516 - liveCache anchor without characteristics combinations ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM516 indicates that there is an issue with the LiveCache in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, this error occurs when there are anchor objects in the LiveCache that do not have any associated characteristic combinations. This can lead to inconsistencies and issues in planning processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Characteristic Combinations: The anchor objects in the LiveCache are expected to have characteristic combinations defined, but they are missing.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the proper assignment of characteristic combinations to the anchor objects.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the APO system or in the LiveCache settings can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the /SAPAPO/TSM516 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Anchor Objects: Review the anchor objects in the LiveCache to identify which ones are missing characteristic combinations. You can use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/TSM