How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES869 - Number &1 does not correspond to defined sample &2

/SAPAPO/DMRES869 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 869

• Message text: Number &1 does not correspond to defined sample &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES869 - Number &1 does not correspond to defined sample &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES869 indicates that there is a mismatch between a number and a defined sample in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises in the context of demand management or planning scenarios where the system expects a specific sample number to correspond to a defined set of data.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Sample Number: The sample number provided does not exist or is not defined in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the sample.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the planning area or the specific planning object may not be set up correctly.
  Missing Data: Required data for the sample may be missing or not properly maintained.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Sample Definition:
  
  Check the sample number in the relevant configuration settings to ensure it is