How To Fix VSMI060 - Unable to build time series object type &1 for material ID &2

VSMI060 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSMI - Message for Development Class VSMI

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Unable to build time series object type &1 for material ID &2

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VSMI060 - Details

• The SAP error message VSMI060, which states "Unable to build time series object type &1 for material ID &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules that deal with time series data for materials. This error indicates that the system is unable to create a time series object for a specific material, which can be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The material may not have the necessary master data set up, such as planning data, forecasts, or historical data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the time series object type may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the underlying data sources that the time series object relies on.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data required to build the time series object.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues such as