How To Fix /SAPAPO/CONF_INB003 - Owner &1 does not correspond with owner &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CONF_INB -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Owner &1 does not correspond with owner &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CONF_INB003 - Owner &1 does not correspond with owner &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CONF_INB003 indicates a mismatch between the owner of a certain object (like a planning object or a configuration) and the expected owner. This typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) in SAP, where ownership of objects is crucial for data integrity and access control.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when there is an inconsistency in the ownership of a planning object. Specifically, it means that the system expected the owner of the object to be one value (Owner &1) but found it to be another (Owner &2). This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Manual changes to the ownership of objects that were not properly updated in the system.
  Data migration or transfer processes that did not maintain the correct ownership.
  Configuration issues where the ownership rules are not correctly defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Ownership Settings: Verify the ownership settings for the object in question. Ensure that the ownership is correctly assigned according to your business rules.
  
  
  Update Ownership: If you find that the ownership is incorrect, you may need to update the owner of the object to match the expected value. This can typically be done through the relevant transaction in SAP APO.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the APO system to identify any other potential inconsistencies that may be causing this issue.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If this error occurs frequently, review the configuration settings related to ownership in your APO system. Ensure that the rules for ownership assignment are correctly set up.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific context of your system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO that deal with object ownership and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to /SAPAPO/CONF_INB003 for any known issues or fixes.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that user roles and authorizations are correctly set up, as ownership issues can sometimes stem from permission problems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the ownership mismatch that is causing the error message.