How To Fix /SAPAPO/CIF421 - Manual reservation &1 differs in Reqt. Qty.; ECC Qty.:&2 <-> APO Qty.:&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CIF -

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Manual reservation &1 differs in Reqt. Qty.; ECC Qty.:&2 <-> APO Qty.:&3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF421 - Manual reservation &1 differs in Reqt. Qty.; ECC Qty.:&2 <-> APO Qty.:&3 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF421 indicates a discrepancy between the quantities in the ECC (ERP Central Component) system and the APO (Advanced Planner and Optimizer) system during the CIF (Core Interface) transfer process. Specifically, it points out that a manual reservation's required quantity differs from the quantities in the ECC and APO systems.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies between the manual reservations created in ECC and the data in APO. This can happen if changes were made in one system that were not reflected in the other.
  
  
  Timing Issues: If manual reservations are created or modified in ECC after the last CIF transfer to APO, the quantities may not match.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the CIF settings or master data settings can lead to discrepancies.
  
  
  User Errors: Manual entries or adjustments made by users in either system that do not align with the other system's data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Manual Reservations: Review the manual reservations in both ECC and APO. Ensure that the quantities match and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  Reconcile Data: If discrepancies are found, you may need to adjust the quantities in either ECC or APO to ensure they are consistent. This may involve deleting or modifying reservations.
  
  
  Re-run CIF Transfer: After making necessary adjustments, re-run the CIF transfer to synchronize the data between ECC and APO.
  
  
  Check CIF Settings: Verify the CIF configuration settings to ensure that they are correctly set up for the transfer of manual reservations.
  
  
  Monitor for Future Issues: Implement monitoring to catch similar discrepancies in the future. This may involve regular checks or automated alerts.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to CIF and manual reservations for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/CIF to monitor CIF transfers and /SAPAPO/RESB to check reservations in APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to CIF and manual reservations.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.