How To Fix /SAPAPO/FOT013 - Inconsistent product for merge

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FOT -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Inconsistent product for merge

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/FOT013 - Inconsistent product for merge ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FOT013 Inconsistent product for merge typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an attempt to merge products that have inconsistent data. This can happen during processes such as product merging in the APO system, where two or more products are being combined into a single product master.
  
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can arise from several factors, including but not limited to:
  
  Different Product Attributes: The products being merged may have different attributes or characteristics that are not compatible.
  Inconsistent Master Data: There may be discrepancies in the master data associated with the products, such as different units of measure, planning strategies, or other key attributes.
  Active Planning Versions: If the products are part of different planning versions or have different planning data, this can lead to inconsistencies.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or active processes related to one or both products that prevent