How To Fix ICA02166 - Partner unit superordinate field inconsistent between two data sources.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICA02 - ICA Matching Engine Message Class

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Partner unit superordinate field inconsistent between two data sources.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICA02166 - Partner unit superordinate field inconsistent between two data sources. ?

  The SAP error message ICA02166, which states "Partner unit superordinate field inconsistent between two data sources," typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the partner unit data between two different data sources, which can lead to inconsistencies in planning and reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The partner unit information in one data source does not match the corresponding information in another data source. This could be due to incorrect data entry, data migration issues, or synchronization problems between systems.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned, leading to discrepancies in how partner units are defined or interpreted.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for partner units may not be consistent across different systems or modules, leading to conflicts