How To Fix /SAPAPO/CIF086 - Only one target system for each location for Maint. and Service Planning

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CIF -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Only one target system for each location for Maint. and Service Planning

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF086 - Only one target system for each location for Maint. and Service Planning ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF086 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the CIF (Core Interface) settings in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system. Specifically, this error occurs when there is an attempt to assign multiple target systems for a single location in the context of Maintenance and Service Planning (MSP).
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A location in the APO system is configured to have more than one target system for the same planning area or planning object.
  The CIF settings are not correctly defined, leading to ambiguity in the target system assignment.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check CIF Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code /SAPAPO/CIF in the SAP GUI.
  Navigate to the "CIF Settings" section and review the target system assignments for the relevant locations.
  Ensure that each location is assigned to only one target system for Maintenance and Service Planning.
  
  
  
  Adjust Target System Assignments:
  
  If you find that a location is assigned to multiple target systems, you will need to modify the configuration.
  Remove the redundant target system assignments for that location.
  
  
  
  Review Location Data:
  
  Check the location master data in both the APO and the ERP system to ensure consistency.
  Make sure that the location is correctly defined and that there are no duplicate entries.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes are made in the development environment, ensure that they are transported correctly to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the data is being transferred correctly between the systems.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for CIF and MSP for detailed information on configuration and best practices.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/CIF, /SAPAPO/LOC, and others that may help in managing locations and CIF settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/CIF086 error and ensure proper configuration of your CIF settings for Maintenance and Service Planning.