How To Fix /SAPAPO/CIF653 - Order &1, inconsistent update counter

/SAPAPO/CIF653 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CIF -

• Message number: 653

• Message text: Order &1, inconsistent update counter

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF653 - Order &1, inconsistent update counter ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF653 Order &1, inconsistent update counter typically occurs in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system, particularly when dealing with the Core Interface (CIF) between SAP ERP and SAP APO. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the update counter for a specific order, which can lead to issues in data synchronization between the systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: The update counter for the order in the ERP system does not match the expected value in the APO system. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Manual changes made directly in the ERP system that were not properly synchronized with APO.
  Errors during the CIF transfer process.
  Data corruption or inconsistencies in the database.
  
  
  
  CIF 
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the CIF settings can lead to synchronization problems, resulting in inconsistent update counters.
  
  
  Order Deletion or Changes: If an order was deleted or significantly changed in