How To Fix /ISDFPS/FDPDAMPO178 - Reference row must belong to the same material planning object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/FDPDAMPO -

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Reference row must belong to the same material planning object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDPDAMPO178 - Reference row must belong to the same material planning object ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDPDAMPO178 Reference row must belong to the same material planning object typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar planning modules. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the material planning objects when trying to perform an operation that involves referencing another row or object.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Mismatched Planning Objects: The error usually arises when you are trying to reference a row (such as a forecast, demand, or supply) that does not belong to the same planning object as the row you are currently working with. This can happen if you are trying to copy or link data between different materials or planning objects that are not compatible.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the planning tables, where the relationships between different planning objects are not correctly established.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the planning area