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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 activities, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Mode and Activity Definitions:
  
  Verify that the mode number and activity referenced in the error message are correctly defined in the system.
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP APO (e.g., transaction /SAPAPO/MC90 for mode definitions) and ensure that the mode exists.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the relevant planning object (e.g., product, location) to ensure that all necessary modes and activities are properly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the system to identify any discrepancies in the master data or configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the planning run has the necessary authorizations to access the specified modes and activities.
  
  
  
  Transport Review:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO for managing modes and activities, such as /SAPAPO/MC90 for mode definitions and /SAPAPO/MC94 for activity definitions.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.