How To Fix /SAPAPO/CIF101 - Faulty distribution criteria cannot be saved

/SAPAPO/CIF101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CIF -

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Faulty distribution criteria cannot be saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF101 - Faulty distribution criteria cannot be saved ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF101 - Faulty distribution criteria cannot be saved typically occurs in the context of the Core Interface (CIF) between SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) and SAP ERP systems. This error indicates that there is an issue with the distribution criteria that you are trying to save, which may be due to incorrect or incomplete configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Distribution Criteria: The distribution criteria you are trying to save may not be valid or may not meet the required conditions.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like materials, locations, etc.) may be missing or not properly maintained in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in either the APO or ERP system that are preventing the criteria from being saved.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the APO and ERP systems, leading to validation failures.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary