How To Fix /SAPAPO/PINV086 - Inconsistent sub-BOD: child is stocked while parent is not (&1, &2, &3)

/SAPAPO/PINV086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PINV -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Inconsistent sub-BOD: child is stocked while parent is not (&1, &2, &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PINV086 - Inconsistent sub-BOD: child is stocked while parent is not (&1, &2, &3) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PINV086 indicates an inconsistency in the planning data related to the Bill of Distribution (BOD) in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, this error occurs when a child product (sub-BOD) is stocked, but its parent product is not stocked. This inconsistency can lead to issues in planning and inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The parent-child relationship in the product hierarchy is not correctly defined, leading to inconsistencies in stock status.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the parent or child product may not be set up correctly, such as incorrect settings for stocking or non-stocking items.
  Planning Data Issues: The planning data for the parent product may not reflect the correct stock status, leading to discrepancies with the child product.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, inconsistencies may arise if the relationships between parent