How To Fix /SAPAPO/CIF154 - Order with external no. &1 (material &2, plant &3) only exists in APO

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CIF -

• Message number: 154

• Message text: Order with external no. &1 (material &2, plant &3) only exists in APO

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF154 - Order with external no. &1 (material &2, plant &3) only exists in APO ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF154 indicates that there is an issue with the integration between SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) and the SAP ERP system. Specifically, this error occurs when an order with an external number exists only in the APO system and does not have a corresponding entry in the SAP ERP system.
  Cause:
  
  Order Creation in APO: The order was created in the APO system but has not been replicated to the SAP ERP system. This can happen if the order was created directly in APO without proper synchronization.
  Data Transfer Issues: There may be issues with the CIF (Core Interface) data transfer between the APO and ERP systems, leading to incomplete or failed data synchronization.
  Configuration Issues: The CIF configuration may not be set up correctly, preventing the proper transfer of orders from APO to ERP.
  Order Deletion: The order might have been deleted in the ERP system after it was created in APO, leading to a mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Existence: Verify if the order exists in the ERP system. If it does not, you may need to create it manually or ensure that it is replicated correctly from APO.
  CIF Monitoring: Use transaction /SAPAPO/CIFMON to monitor the CIF queues and check for any errors or issues in the data transfer process. Resolve any errors found in the CIF queues.
  Re-run CIF Integration: If there are issues with the CIF transfer, you may need to re-run the CIF integration for the affected orders. This can be done using transaction /SAPAPO/CIF to trigger the transfer.
  Check Configuration: Review the CIF configuration settings in both the APO and ERP systems to ensure that they are correctly set up for order transfer.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any related error messages that could provide more context on the issue.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check between the APO and ERP systems to identify any discrepancies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  CIF Configuration: Ensure that the CIF settings are properly configured for the relevant materials and plants.
  APO and ERP Versions: Ensure that both systems are compatible and that any necessary patches or updates have been applied.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed steps on CIF configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation and resolution.