How To Fix /SAPAPO/CIF096 - No distribution criteria exist for publishing type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CIF -

• Message number: 096

• Message text: No distribution criteria exist for publishing type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF096 - No distribution criteria exist for publishing type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF096 No distribution criteria exist for publishing type &1 typically occurs in the context of the Core Interface (CIF) when trying to transfer data between SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) and SAP ERP systems. This error indicates that there are no defined distribution criteria for the specified publishing type, which prevents the system from executing the data transfer.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Distribution Criteria: The most common cause of this error is that the distribution criteria for the specified publishing type (indicated by &1) have not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the CIF settings, such as missing or incorrect settings for the integration model.
  Inactive Integration Model: The integration model that is supposed to handle the data transfer may not be active or may not include the necessary objects.
  Data Not Available: The data that is supposed to be published may not exist or may not meet the criteria for distribution.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Distribution Criteria:
  
  Go to the CIF configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Navigate to the distribution model and check if the distribution criteria for the specified publishing type are defined.
  If not, create or modify the distribution criteria as needed.
  
  
  
  Activate Integration Model:
  
  Ensure that the integration model related to the data transfer is active.
  You can check this in the CIF transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/CIF or /SAPAPO/IM).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Review the CIF configuration settings to ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Check if the relevant master data (like materials, plants, etc.) is included in the integration model.
  
  
  
  Data Availability:
  
  Verify that the data you are trying to publish exists in the system and meets the criteria for distribution.
  If necessary, create or update the relevant master data.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the CIF logs for additional details about the error. This can provide more context on what might be missing or misconfigured.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/CIF, /SAPAPO/IM, and /SAPAPO/OM to access CIF settings and logs.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for CIF configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to CIF and distribution criteria.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /SAPAPO/CIF096 error message. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.