How To Fix /SAPAPO/CIF818 - End location for stage &: OLTP = & / APO = &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CIF -

• Message number: 818

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF818 - End location for stage &: OLTP = & / APO = & ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF818 typically occurs in the context of the Core Interface (CIF) when transferring data between the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system and the SAP ERP (OLTP) system. This specific error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency regarding the end location for a stage in the CIF process.
  Cause:
  The error message /SAPAPO/CIF818 is triggered when:
  
  End Location Mismatch: The end location defined in the OLTP system does not match the end location defined in the APO system for a specific stage in a process chain or planning scenario.
  Missing Master Data: The end location may not exist in either the OLTP or APO system, or it may not be properly defined.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the CIF settings that lead to inconsistencies in the data being transferred.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the /SAPAPO/CIF818 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the end location exists in both the OLTP and APO systems.
  Ensure that the master data for the end location is correctly maintained in both systems.
  
  
  
  Review CIF Settings:
  
  Check the CIF configuration settings to ensure that the relevant data transfer settings are correctly defined.
  Make sure that the integration model includes the necessary objects and that they are activated.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check between the OLTP and APO systems to identify any discrepancies in the master data.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/CIF to monitor and manage CIF settings.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Data:
  
  After correcting any inconsistencies, reprocess the data transfer using transaction /SAPAPO/CIF or the relevant CIF transaction codes.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the CIF logs for additional details about the error. This can provide insights into what specifically is causing the mismatch.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to CIF and the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/CIF, /SAPAPO/OM, and /SAPAPO/MD for managing CIF and master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on CIF issues.
  Integration Models: Understand how integration models work in CIF and ensure that they are correctly set up for the data you are trying to transfer.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /SAPAPO/CIF818 error message. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.