How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP627 - Source product must match target product

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP -

• Message number: 627

• Message text: Source product must match target product

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP627 - Source product must match target product ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP627 Source product must match target product typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with the Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Demand Planning (DP) modules. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the source product and the target product in a planning or transfer process.
  Cause:
  
  
  Product Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the source product (the product from which data is being transferred or planned) does not match the target product (the product to which data is being transferred or planned). This can happen if there are discrepancies in product master data or if the wrong product is selected in a planning run.
  
  
  Incorrect Planning Object: If you are trying to execute a planning run or a transfer that involves multiple products, and the source and target products are not aligned, this error will occur.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the integrity of the data in the system, such as missing or incorrect product master records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data: Verify that the source and target products are correctly defined in the product master data. Ensure that they have the same characteristics and are set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters: Check the planning parameters and settings to ensure that the correct products are being used in the planning run. Make sure that the source and target products are intended to be the same.
  
  
  Adjust Planning Runs: If you are executing a planning run, ensure that the selection criteria for the products are correct. You may need to adjust the selection to ensure that the source and target products match.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the relevant SAP documentation or help files for additional context on the error and any specific configurations that may be required.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools within SAP to trace the execution of the planning run and identify where the mismatch is occurring.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 for demand planning or /SAPAPO/SNP94 for supply network planning, where you can review planning runs and product data.
  Master Data Management: Ensure that your master data management processes are robust to prevent such mismatches in the future.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training for users involved in planning processes to minimize errors related to product selection and planning runs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.