How To Fix /SAPAPO/CIF817 - End location type for stage &: OLTP = & / APO = &

/SAPAPO/CIF817 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CIF -

• Message number: 817

• Message text: End location type for stage &: OLTP = & / APO = &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF817 - End location type for stage &: OLTP = & / APO = & ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF817 typically occurs in the context of the Core Interface (CIF) when transferring data between SAP ERP (OLTP) and SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) systems. This error indicates a mismatch in the end location type for a stage in a process chain or a planning scenario.
  
  Cause:
  The error message /SAPAPO/CIF817 is triggered when there is a discrepancy between the end location type defined in the OLTP system and the one defined in the APO system. Specifically, it means that the end location type for a particular stage in the process is not consistent between the two systems. This can happen due to:
  
  Configuration Differences: The end location types may not be configured identically in both systems.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (like location master data) may not be synchronized properly between the OLTP and APO systems.
  Data Transfer Issues: There may be issues during the data transfer process