How To Fix /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR198 - The mat. no. does not match the actual mat. no.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR -

• Message number: 198

• Message text: The mat. no. does not match the actual mat. no.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR198 - The mat. no. does not match the actual mat. no. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR198 indicates that there is a mismatch between the material number being processed and the actual material number expected in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Demand Planning (DP) within SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO).
  Cause:
  
  Material Number Mismatch: The material number entered in the transaction does not match the material number defined in the master data or the planning book.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as changes in the material master that have not been reflected in the planning book.
  Incorrect Planning Book Configuration: The planning book may be configured incorrectly, leading to the system expecting a different material number.
  User Input Error: The user may have mistakenly entered the wrong material number.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Material Number: Check the material number you are trying to use and ensure it is correct. Compare it with the material master data in SAP.
  Check Planning Book Settings: Ensure that the planning book you are using is correctly set up to include the material number in question.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the system to identify any discrepancies between the material master and the planning book.
  Update Master Data: If there have been changes to the material master, ensure that these changes are reflected in the planning book. You may need to re-upload or refresh the data.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/DP for Demand Planning or /SAPAPO/MAT1 for material master data to investigate the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant data in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /SAPAPO/DP_CHAR198 error message.