How To Fix /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C183 - Maximum cardinality &1 for template &3 (&4) is too small (&2)

/PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C183 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C -

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Maximum cardinality &1 for template &3 (&4) is too small (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C183 - Maximum cardinality &1 for template &3 (&4) is too small (&2) ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C183 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a template in the context of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, the error message states that the maximum cardinality for a certain template is too small for the data being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cardinality Definition: Cardinality refers to the number of instances of one entity that can or must be associated with each instance of another entity. In this case, the maximum cardinality defined for a template is not sufficient to accommodate the data being processed.
  Template Configuration: The template configuration may have been set up with a maximum cardinality that is lower than what is required for the current data set or business scenario.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or the introduction of new data elements may have increased the requirements for cardinality beyond what was originally configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Template Configuration: