How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM1218 - Inconsistent planning profile or time stream

/SAPAPO/CTM1218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM1 -

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Inconsistent planning profile or time stream

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1218 - Inconsistent planning profile or time stream ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1218 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the planning profile or time stream used in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system, particularly in the context of the Capable-to-Match (CTM) planning process. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, data inconsistencies, or incorrect settings in the planning profile.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Planning Profile: The planning profile assigned to the planning run may not be correctly configured or may have missing parameters.
  Time Stream Issues: The time stream defined for the planning run may not align with the data or settings in the system, leading to inconsistencies.
  Master Data Issues: Problems with master data, such as missing or incorrect data for products, locations, or resources, can lead to this error.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of planning profiles or time streams, there may be conflicts or inconsistencies between them.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the configuration