How To Fix /SAPAPO/FOT204 - Action is terminated, data is inconsistent; check the input data

/SAPAPO/FOT204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FOT -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Action is terminated, data is inconsistent; check the input data

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/SAPAPO/FOT204 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FOT204 Action is terminated, data is inconsistent; check the input data typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an inconsistency in the data being processed. This error can arise during various operations, such as planning, forecasting, or executing functions within the APO module.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The most common cause is that the input data being processed does not meet the required criteria or is inconsistent. This could be due to missing or incorrect master data, such as material master records, location data, or planning data.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the APO system can lead to inconsistencies. This includes settings related to planning areas, key figures, or planning books.
  Data Locking: If the data is being accessed or modified by another process, it may lead to temporary inconsistencies.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of data and the system is