How To Fix /SAPAPO/CIF172 - Different change status for order in SAP APO and SAP R/3

/SAPAPO/CIF172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CIF -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Different change status for order in SAP APO and SAP R/3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF172 - Different change status for order in SAP APO and SAP R/3 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF172 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the change status of an order between SAP Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO) and SAP R/3 (now known as SAP ERP). This typically occurs during the Core Interface (CIF) transfer process, where data is exchanged between the two systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: The order in SAP R/3 has been changed (e.g., status updated, deleted, or modified) after it was already transferred to SAP APO, leading to a mismatch in the change status.
  
  
  Timing Issues: If changes are made in one system while the CIF transfer is in progress, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the CIF settings or master data settings can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Order Status Changes: If the order status in SAP R/3 is set to a status that is not recognized or is different from what