How To Fix /SAPAPO/CIF214 - Order &1: Difference in ATP cetegory (APO: &2 <-> R/3: &3)

/SAPAPO/CIF214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CIF -

• Message number: 214

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF214 - Order &1: Difference in ATP cetegory (APO: &2 <-> R/3: &3) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF214 indicates a discrepancy in the Available-to-Promise (ATP) category between the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system and the R/3 (now known as SAP ERP) system. This error typically arises during the Core Interface (CIF) integration process when transferring data between the two systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to a mismatch in the ATP categories defined in the APO and R/3 systems. Specifically, the ATP category in the APO system (&2) does not match the ATP category in the R/3 system (&3) for the specified order (&1). This can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  Configuration Differences: The ATP categories may not be configured consistently between the two systems.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or other relevant master data may have different ATP categories assigned in the two systems.
  Data Transfer Issues: There may be issues during the data transfer process that lead to inconsistencies in ATP category assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
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