How To Fix /SCMB/TDL_UTILS008 - Characteristics for source time series ID &1 are missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/TDL_UTILS -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Characteristics for source time series ID &1 are missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/TDL_UTILS008 - Characteristics for source time series ID &1 are missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/TDL_UTILS008 indicates that there are missing characteristics for a source time series ID in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a time series data set, but it cannot find the necessary characteristics that define the data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The time series ID you are trying to use does not have the required characteristics defined in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data model or the master data that is being referenced.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the time series or the related planning area may not be set up correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the time series was transported from another system, it might not have been transported correctly, leading to missing characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Time Series Configuration:
  
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