How To Fix /SAPAPO/CIF459 - Order &1: Difference in date type (APO: &2 <-> R/3: &3)

/SAPAPO/CIF459 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CIF -

• Message number: 459

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF459 - Order &1: Difference in date type (APO: &2 <-> R/3: &3) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF459 indicates a discrepancy in date types between the Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO) system and the R/3 (now known as SAP ERP) system. Specifically, it points out that there is a difference in the date format or type for a particular order, which can lead to issues in data synchronization between the two systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Date Format Mismatch: The date format used in the APO system may differ from that in the R/3 system. This can happen if the systems are configured with different date formats or if there are inconsistencies in the way dates are entered or processed.
  Data Transfer Issues: During the transfer of data between APO and R/3, if the date fields are not correctly mapped or if there are discrepancies in the data types (e.g., date vs. datetime), this error can occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There