How To Fix /SAPAPO/CIF194 - SAP APO advice code (&1) differs from SAP R/3 advice code (&2)

/SAPAPO/CIF194 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CIF -

• Message number: 194

• Message text: SAP APO advice code (&1) differs from SAP R/3 advice code (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF194 - SAP APO advice code (&1) differs from SAP R/3 advice code (&2) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF194 indicates a discrepancy between the advice code generated in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) and the advice code in the SAP R/3 system. This error typically arises during the CIF (Core Interface) transfer process, where data is exchanged between SAP APO and SAP R/3.
  
  Cause:
  The discrepancy in advice codes can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data between the two systems. This can happen if changes are made in one system that are not reflected in the other.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in either SAP APO or SAP R/3 can lead to different interpretations of the same data, resulting in different advice codes.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or logic implemented in either system, they may lead to different advice codes being generated.
  Version Mismatch: If the systems are not on compatible versions or if