Message type: E = Error
Message class: /SAPAPO/CONFR -
Message number: 018
Message text: The reference for product &1 in location &2 is different
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/SAPAPO/CONFR018
- The reference for product &1 in location &2 is different ?The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CONFR018 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the reference product and the product in the specified location. This typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to perform a confirmation or planning operation.
Cause: The error is triggered when: The reference product (which is usually a product that is used as a template or standard) has different characteristics or settings compared to the product in the specified location. There may be differences in the master data, such as the product's configuration, planning parameters, or other attributes that are not aligned between the reference product and the product in the location. The product in the location may not be properly set up or may have been changed after the reference was established.
Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Master Data: Verify the master data for both the reference product and the product in
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