How To Fix IPPECIF138 - Resource assigned to the mode exists only in the SAP APO system

IPPECIF138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IPPECIF - Messages for APO CIP Interfaces in iPPE

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Resource assigned to the mode exists only in the SAP APO system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IPPECIF138 - Resource assigned to the mode exists only in the SAP APO system ?

  The SAP error message IPPECIF138 indicates that a resource assigned to a mode exists only in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system, but it is not available in the SAP ERP system. This typically occurs in scenarios where there is a mismatch between the resources defined in the APO system and those in the ERP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Resource Configuration Mismatch: The resource in question is defined in the APO system but not in the ERP system. This can happen if the resource was created in APO and not replicated to the ERP system.
  Master Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with the synchronization of master data between the SAP ERP and SAP APO systems, leading to inconsistencies.
  Incorrect Planning Mode: The planning mode being used may reference a resource that is not available in the ERP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Resource Availability: Verify that the resource in question is defined in both the SAP