How To Fix /SAPAPO/CULL1053 - Unknown activity &1 and mode number &2 for one mode

/SAPAPO/CULL1053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CULL1 -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Unknown activity &1 and mode number &2 for one mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CULL1053 - Unknown activity &1 and mode number &2 for one mode ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CULL1053 indicates that there is an issue with an unknown activity and mode number in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises during the planning process when the system encounters an activity or mode that it does not recognize or that is not properly defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Mode or Activity: The mode number or activity specified in the planning run does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, a configuration issue, or a missing definition.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the production modes or activities.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of configuration or master data, it is possible that the relevant data was not transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain modes or