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