How To Fix /SCMB/TDL_UTILS069 - The time characteristic &1 does not exist for target time series ID &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/TDL_UTILS -

• Message number: 069

• Message text: The time characteristic &1 does not exist for target time series ID &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/TDL_UTILS069 - The time characteristic &1 does not exist for target time series ID &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/TDL_UTILS069 indicates that there is an issue with the time characteristic specified in your configuration or data processing related to the target time series ID. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Supply Chain Management (SCM) when dealing with time series data.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system cannot find the specified time characteristic for the given target time series ID. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Time Characteristic: The time characteristic you are trying to use does not exist in the system or is misspelled.
  Missing Configuration: The target time series ID may not be properly configured to include the specified time characteristic.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the time characteristic.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the time characteristic may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Time Characteristic:
  
  Check the time characteristic specified in the error message. Ensure that it is correctly spelled and exists in the system.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP where time characteristics are defined.
  
  
  
  Check Target Time Series Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration for the target time series ID and verify that the time characteristic is included in the configuration.
  Ensure that the time series is set up correctly to use the specified time characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Data Consistency:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the data that might be causing the issue. This could involve looking at the data records associated with the time series and ensuring they are complete and accurate.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, ensure that all necessary objects, including the time characteristic, were included in the transport request.
  You may need to re-transport the missing objects or manually create them in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on time characteristics and time series configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMB/TDL or /SAPAPO/ related transactions to access the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SCMB/TDL_UTILS069.