How To Fix /SAPAPO/CIF_ERRHDLG018 - Faulty postprocessing records sent for processing

/SAPAPO/CIF_ERRHDLG018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CIF_ERRHDLG -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Faulty postprocessing records sent for processing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF_ERRHDLG018 - Faulty postprocessing records sent for processing ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF_ERRHDLG018 indicates that there are faulty postprocessing records that were sent for processing in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system, specifically in the context of the Core Interface (CIF) between SAP ERP and SAP APO.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data being transferred between the SAP ERP and SAP APO systems. This could include missing or incorrect master data, such as material master records, location data, or other relevant information.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the CIF setup can lead to issues in data transfer. This includes settings related to the integration model, filter settings, or other CIF-related configurations.
  
  
  Technical Errors: There may be technical issues such as network problems, system performance issues, or errors in the underlying database that can cause the postprocessing records to fail.
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes,