How To Fix /SAPAPO/MC01401 - Multiple classification: Class of ref. product was transferred

/SAPAPO/MC01401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MC01 -

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Multiple classification: Class of ref. product was transferred

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01401 - Multiple classification: Class of ref. product was transferred ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MC01401 indicates that there is an issue related to the classification of a reference product in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when there are multiple classifications for a reference product, which can lead to confusion in the planning process.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Multiple Classifications: The reference product has been assigned to multiple classes, which is not allowed in the context of the operation you are trying to perform.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the classification data for the reference product, leading to ambiguity in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be set up to handle multiple classifications correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Classifications:
  
  Go to the classification view of the reference product in the SAP system.
  Verify if the product is assigned to multiple classes. If so, determine which classification is