How To Fix /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C251 - Product &1: Templates were found with conflicting generation capability

/PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C -

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Product &1: Templates were found with conflicting generation capability

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C251 - Product &1: Templates were found with conflicting generation capability ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/AB_IBC_CNFG_I_C251 indicates that there are templates in the system that have conflicting generation capabilities for a specific product. This typically occurs in the context of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) where templates are used to define how products are planned and managed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Conflicting Templates: The error arises when multiple templates are defined for a product, and these templates have overlapping or contradictory settings regarding their generation capabilities. For example, one template may allow for certain types of planning (like demand planning) while another may restrict it.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the templates themselves, such as incorrect settings or misalignment in the planning parameters.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the system being unable to determine which template should be used for the product.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Templates: Check the templates associated with the product