How To Fix /SAPAPO/CONFR_MAT003 - Configuration relevance for product & is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CONFR_MAT -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Configuration relevance for product & is inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CONFR_MAT003 - Configuration relevance for product & is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CONFR_MAT003 indicates that there is a configuration relevance issue for a product in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the configuration settings for a product do not match the expected settings in the system, leading to inconsistencies that can affect planning and execution processes.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration Settings: The product's configuration settings in the APO system may not align with the settings in the SAP ERP system or may be incomplete.
  Missing Configuration Profiles: The product may not have the necessary configuration profiles assigned, or the profiles may not be correctly defined.
  Data Transfer Issues: There may have been issues during the data transfer from the ERP system to the APO system, leading to incomplete or incorrect configuration data.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the product may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to inconsistencies in configuration relevance.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings for the product in both the SAP ERP and APO systems. Ensure that they are consistent and correctly defined.
  Assign Configuration Profiles: If the product is missing configuration profiles, assign the appropriate profiles to the product in the APO system.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check between the ERP and APO systems to identify any discrepancies in the master data.
  Re-transfer Data: If data transfer issues are suspected, consider re-transferring the relevant master data from the ERP system to the APO system.
  Review Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data (e.g., material master, BOM, routing) is complete and correctly maintained in the ERP system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to configuration relevance and the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC62 (to check configuration profiles) or /SAPAPO/OM17 (to check product master data) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the configuration relevance issue, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the product can be processed correctly in the APO system.