How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_DIS003 - PPM/PDS hierarchy &1 inconsistent with loc. prod. hierarchy &2 (&3,&4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_DIS -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: PPM/PDS hierarchy &1 inconsistent with loc. prod. hierarchy &2 (&3,&4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_DIS003 - PPM/PDS hierarchy &1 inconsistent with loc. prod. hierarchy &2 (&3,&4) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_DIS003 indicates that there is an inconsistency between the Production Planning Master Data (PPM) or the Product Data Structure (PDS) hierarchy and the location production hierarchy in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This inconsistency can lead to issues in planning and execution processes.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Hierarchy Mismatch: The PPM or PDS is not aligned with the location production hierarchy. This can happen if the product or location has been changed or if the hierarchies have been modified without corresponding updates to the PPM or PDS.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing entries or incorrect relationships between products and locations.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be discrepancies in the data that were not properly synchronized.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchies:
  
  Verify the PPM and PDS hierarchies against the location production hierarchy. Ensure that the product is correctly assigned to the appropriate location in both hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If there are discrepancies, update the PPM or PDS to ensure they are consistent with the location production hierarchy. This may involve reassigning products or locations as necessary.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/PPM or /SAPAPO/PDS to view and edit the relevant master data.
  You can also use transaction /SAPAPO/MDP to check the master data consistency.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check using the relevant SAP tools or reports to identify and rectify any inconsistencies in the master data.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue is related to transport, ensure that all relevant changes have been properly transported and that the data is synchronized across systems.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Master Data Management: Familiarize yourself with best practices in master data management within SAP APO to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_DIS003.