How To Fix /INCMD/MSG378 - Value maintained for alternative relevance flag in header is incorrect

/INCMD/MSG378 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /INCMD/MSG -

• Message number: 378

• Message text: Value maintained for alternative relevance flag in header is incorrect

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/INCMD/MSG378 - Details

• The SAP error message /INCMD/MSG378 Value maintained for alternative relevance flag in header is incorrect typically occurs in the context of the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with the "alternative relevance flag" in the header of a planning document or transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Value: The value set for the alternative relevance flag in the header does not conform to the expected values defined in the system. This could be due to manual entry errors or incorrect data migration.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration for the alternative relevance flag may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the planning area or master data that affect the alternative relevance flag.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Header Data: Review the header data of the document or transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that