How To Fix /INCMD/MSG186 - Interchangeability group &1 is not relevant for Demand Planning

/INCMD/MSG186 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /INCMD/MSG -

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Interchangeability group &1 is not relevant for Demand Planning

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /INCMD/MSG186 - Interchangeability group &1 is not relevant for Demand Planning ?

  The SAP error message /INCMD/MSG186 Interchangeability group &1 is not relevant for Demand Planning typically indicates that the interchangeability group specified in your demand planning setup is not configured correctly or is not applicable for the demand planning process you are trying to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Interchangeability Group Not Defined: The interchangeability group specified may not be defined in the system or may not be set up correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: The interchangeability group may not be relevant for the specific planning scenario or may not be linked to the relevant materials.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not have the interchangeability group assigned, or it may not be set up for demand planning.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area you are using may not support the interchangeability group.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Interchangeability Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for interchangeability groups in SAP and ensure that the group is defined correctly.
  Verify that the group is relevant for