How To Fix /SAPAPO/CIF228 - Order &1: Faulty quantity for planning in APO

/SAPAPO/CIF228 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CIF -

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Order &1: Faulty quantity for planning in APO

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF228 - Order &1: Faulty quantity for planning in APO ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF228 Order &1: Faulty quantity for planning in APO typically occurs in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly when there is an issue with the quantity of an order being transferred from the SAP ERP system to the APO system.
  
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that there is a discrepancy or inconsistency in the order quantity that is being sent to APO for planning purposes. Common causes for this error include:
  
  Negative or Zero Quantity: The order quantity may be negative or zero, which is not valid for planning purposes.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the ERP and APO systems, such as missing or incorrect master data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the CIF (Core Interface) settings that affect how data is transferred between the systems.
  Order Type Issues: The order type may not be correctly set up