How To Fix FRE870 - The fields 'RP Type F&&R' and 'Data Reduction Indicator' are incompatible

FRE870 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRE - F&R CON R/3 - Messages

• Message number: 870

• Message text: The fields 'RP Type F&&R' and 'Data Reduction Indicator' are incompatible

What causes this issue?

Possible values for the <ZK><ZH>Data Reduction Indicator</></> field
are:
<ZH>01</> = Listing Check: only transfer data to SAP F&R if it is
necessary for the listing check in SAP F&R
<ZH>02</> = Cross-Docking: only transfer data to SAP F&R if it is
necessary for scheduling cross-docking in distribution centers in SAP F
&R
<ZH>Blank</> = No data reduction
If you choose 01 or 02 in the <ZH><ZK>Data Reduction Indicator</></>
field for an ERP replenishment type:
For those article-site combinations with this ERP replenishment type,
the system will perform a reduced data transfer to SAP F&R.
You can only enter 02 (No Planning in SAP F&R) in the <LS>RP Type
</>F&R field for this ERP replenishment type.
If you leave the <ZH><ZK>Data Reduction Indicator</></> field blank:
The system performs a complete data transfer for article-site
combinations with this ERP replenishment type.
You can enter any valid value in the <LS>RP Type</> F&R field for
this ERP replenishment type except 02 (No Planning in SAP F&R).

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRE870 - The fields 'RP Type F&&R' and 'Data Reduction Indicator' are incompatible ?

  The SAP error message FRE870 indicates that there is an incompatibility between the fields 'RP Type F&&R' (which refers to the replenishment type in the Forecasting and Replenishment (F&R) module) and the 'Data Reduction Indicator'. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch in the configuration or settings related to these fields.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Settings: The 'RP Type F&&R' and 'Data Reduction Indicator' settings may not be compatible with each other based on the configuration in the system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup for the materials or products involved, such as incorrect or missing values.
  Configuration Errors: The configuration settings in the F&R module may not align with the requirements for the specific replenishment type being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for both the 'RP Type F&&R' and the 'Data Reduction Indicator'. Ensure that they are compatible and correctly set up according to the business