How To Fix /ISDFPS/FORCE403 - Error reading parent relationships: sequence change terminated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/FORCE -

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Error reading parent relationships: sequence change terminated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/FORCE403 - Error reading parent relationships: sequence change terminated ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/FORCE403 indicates an issue related to reading parent relationships in the context of the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) systems. The specific message "Error reading parent relationships: sequence change terminated" suggests that there is a problem with the sequence of data or relationships in the planning model.
  Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or planning data, such as missing or incorrect parent-child relationships.
  Model Configuration: The planning model may not be correctly configured, leading to issues in reading the relationships.
  Data Load Issues: If data was recently loaded or changed, it might not have been processed correctly, leading to sequence errors.
  Versioning Problems: If there are multiple versions of data, the system may be trying to access a version that has been changed or deleted.
  Locking Issues: If another process is locking the data or relationships, it may prevent the current process from reading them.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Integrity: Review the master data and ensure that all parent-child relationships are correctly defined. Look for any missing or incorrect entries.
  Reconfigure the Model: If the model configuration is incorrect, you may need to adjust the settings or reconfigure the model to ensure that it can read the relationships properly.
  Data Reload: If the issue arose after a data load, consider reloading the data to ensure that it is processed correctly.
  Check for Locks: Investigate if there are any locks on the data that might be causing the issue. You can use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locks.
  Review Change Logs: Look at the change logs to identify any recent changes that might have affected the relationships.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error for any additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may be available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error code in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /ISDFPS/ for planning-related functions, and SM37 for monitoring jobs that might be related to the error.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve SAP support for further assistance.