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:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the time series in the SAP system.
  Ensure that all required characteristics are defined for the time series ID in question.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify that the master data associated with the time series ID is complete and correctly maintained.
  Check if the characteristics are defined in the master data and are active.
  
  
  
  Recreate Time Series:
  
  If the time series ID is corrupted or incorrectly set up, consider recreating it with the correct characteristics.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the time series was transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SCM/APO you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration or data information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMB/TDL or /SAPAPO/TS to access the relevant configuration and data settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide patches or updates.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.