How To Fix IPPECIF192 - Maximum retention period in a buffer differs

IPPECIF192 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 192

• Message text: Maximum retention period in a buffer differs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IPPECIF192 - Maximum retention period in a buffer differs ?

  The SAP error message IPPECIF192 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the maximum retention period settings for a buffer in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Integrated Planning (IP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules, where planning data is stored in buffers for performance optimization.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the maximum retention period defined for a buffer does not match the expected configuration. This can happen due to:
  
  Configuration Changes: Changes made to the planning area or buffer settings that have not been synchronized across all relevant components.
  Inconsistent Settings: Different settings for the same buffer in different planning areas or versions.
  Transport Issues: If configurations were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), inconsistencies may arise if the transport did not include all necessary settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IPPECIF192 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Buffer Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code