How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_TS086 - Initialization and propagation mode are not compatible

/SAPAPO/OM_TS086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_TS -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Initialization and propagation mode are not compatible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_TS086 - Initialization and propagation mode are not compatible ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_TS086 indicates that there is an issue with the initialization and propagation modes in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the settings for the initialization and propagation modes in the planning area or when the configuration does not align with the expected settings for the planning process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Modes: The error usually occurs when the initialization mode (e.g., "Full Initialization" or "Delta Initialization") is not compatible with the propagation mode (e.g., "Forward Propagation" or "Backward Propagation") that is set in the planning area.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the planning area settings, such as incorrect settings for the planning version or the planning horizon.
  Data Consistency: If there are inconsistencies in the data or if the planning area has not been properly set up, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Initialization and Propagation Modes:
  
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