How To Fix /SAPAPO/CONFR005 - Configuration references are different (&1, &2)

/SAPAPO/CONFR005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CONFR -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Configuration references are different (&1, &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CONFR005 - Configuration references are different (&1, &2) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CONFR005 Configuration references are different (&1, &2) typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is a mismatch in the configuration references for a product or a planning object. This error indicates that the system has detected that two different configuration references are being used where it expects them to be the same.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Different Configuration References: The error arises when the system encounters two different configuration references for the same product or planning object. This can happen if:
  
  The product master data has been incorrectly maintained.
  There are inconsistencies in the configuration settings between different planning areas or versions.
  The configuration profiles or dependencies are not aligned.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: It may also occur due to inconsistencies in the master data or during the transfer of data between systems (e.g., from SAP ERP to SAP APO).
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings: 
  
  Review the configuration settings for the product in