How To Fix /SAPAPO/CIF212 - Order &1: Difference in item number (APO: &2 <-> R/3: &3)

/SAPAPO/CIF212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CIF -

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Order &1: Difference in item number (APO: &2 <-> R/3: &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF212 - Order &1: Difference in item number (APO: &2 <-> R/3: &3) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF212 indicates a discrepancy in the item number between the Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO) system and the R/3 (now known as SAP ERP) system during the Core Interface (CIF) integration process. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch in the item numbers for a specific order between the two systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Item Number Mismatch: The item number in the APO system does not match the item number in the R/3 system for the same order. This can happen due to:
  
  Changes made to the item number in one system that were not replicated in the other.
  Incorrect configuration or mapping in the CIF settings.
  Data inconsistencies or errors during the transfer of data between the systems.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer Issues: If there are issues during the data transfer process, such as network problems or system downtimes, it can lead to incomplete or incorrect data being sent.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: If the