How To Fix /SAPAPO/CIF_ERRHDLG403 - Error handling not possible for SD delivery with descriptive chars

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CIF_ERRHDLG -

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Error handling not possible for SD delivery with descriptive chars

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF_ERRHDLG403 - Error handling not possible for SD delivery with descriptive chars ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CIF_ERRHDLG403 typically occurs in the context of the Core Interface (CIF) when there is an issue with the integration between SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) and SAP ERP, particularly when dealing with Sales and Distribution (SD) deliveries that have descriptive characteristics.
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that there is a problem with handling the error for a Sales and Distribution delivery that includes descriptive characteristics. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Descriptive Characteristics: The delivery may contain characteristics that are not properly defined or are incompatible with the APO system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing master data in either the ERP or APO system, such as material master records, customer master records, or characteristic definitions.
  Configuration Issues: The CIF configuration may not be set up correctly to handle deliveries with descriptive characteristics.
  Data Transfer Issues: There may be issues with the data transfer between the ERP and APO systems, such as missing or incorrect data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Descriptive Characteristics: Review the characteristics associated with the delivery. Ensure that they are correctly defined in both the ERP and APO systems.
  Verify Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data (materials, customers, etc.) is consistent and complete in both systems. Check for any missing or incorrect entries.
  CIF Configuration: Review the CIF configuration settings to ensure that they are set up to handle deliveries with descriptive characteristics. This may involve checking the integration model settings.
  Error Logs: Check the CIF error logs for more detailed information about the specific issue. You can use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/CIF or /SAPAPO/CIF_ERRHDLG to access error handling logs.
  Data Transfer Monitoring: Monitor the data transfer between the systems to identify any discrepancies or issues. Use transaction codes like SMQ1 and SMQ2 to check for queued messages.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to CIF and descriptive characteristics for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/CIF, CIF_ERRHDLG, SMQ1, and SMQ2 for monitoring and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling deliveries with descriptive characteristics.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the error message /SAPAPO/CIF_ERRHDLG403.