How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL201 - Definitions of InfoCube &1 and planning area &2 are incompatible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Definitions of InfoCube &1 and planning area &2 are incompatible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL201 - Definitions of InfoCube &1 and planning area &2 are incompatible ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL201 indicates that there is an incompatibility between the definitions of an InfoCube and a planning area in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when there are discrepancies in the characteristics or key figures defined in the InfoCube and those expected in the planning area.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Characteristics: The characteristics defined in the InfoCube do not match those defined in the planning area. This could be due to missing characteristics or differences in the data types.
  Key Figure Mismatches: The key figures in the InfoCube may not align with those in the planning area, either in terms of data types or definitions.
  Versioning Issues: If there have been changes to the InfoCube or planning area definitions after they were initially created, this can lead to incompatibility.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoCube or planning area was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Definitions: Review the definitions of both the InfoCube and the planning area. Ensure that all characteristics and key figures match in terms of names, data types, and attributes.
  Adjust Planning Area: If necessary, modify the planning area to include the required characteristics and key figures that are present in the InfoCube.
  Adjust InfoCube: Alternatively, you may need to adjust the InfoCube to align with the planning area if the planning area is the correct definition.
  Re-activate Objects: After making changes, re-activate the InfoCube and planning area to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Check for Transport Issues: If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all related objects were transported correctly and that there are no missing components.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoCube definitions and SCPR20 (Change Planning Area) to review planning area settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on InfoCubes and planning areas, including best practices for maintaining compatibility.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on resolving this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the incompatibility issue between the InfoCube and planning area, thus eliminating the error message.