How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM031 - Mode linkage 'identity' has been violated

/SAPAPO/OM031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Mode linkage 'identity' has been violated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM031 - Mode linkage 'identity' has been violated ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM031 indicates that there is a violation of the mode linkage 'identity' in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises in the context of planning scenarios where certain constraints or relationships between different modes of operation are not being met.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  
  Inconsistent Mode Linkage: The mode linkage defined in the system does not match the expected configuration. For example, if a certain mode is expected to be linked to another mode in a specific way (identity), but the actual configuration does not reflect this, the error will occur.
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the product, resource, or planning object. This can include incorrect settings for production modes, resources, or planning strategies.
  
  
  Planning Object Configuration: The configuration of the planning object (like a product or resource) may not be