How To Fix /SAPAPO/CIF168 - Released order &1, difference in total quantity: &2 (APO) <-> &3

/SAPAPO/CIF168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CIF -

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Released order &1, difference in total quantity: &2 (APO) <-> &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF168 - Released order &1, difference in total quantity: &2 (APO) <-> &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF168 indicates a discrepancy in the total quantity of a released order between the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system and the connected system (usually SAP ERP). This error typically arises during the Core Interface (CIF) transfer process, where data is exchanged between the APO and ERP systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error message /SAPAPO/CIF168 is triggered when there is a difference in the total quantity of a released order between the two systems. The specific causes can include:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The order quantity in the APO system does not match the quantity in the ERP system due to manual changes, incorrect data entry, or synchronization issues.
  Order Modifications: Changes made to the order in one system (e.g., ERP) that have not been properly updated or reflected in the other system (e.g., APO).
  CIF 
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the CIF settings, leading to improper data transfer.
  Timing Issues: If the order is modified