How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM472 - After-import cannot be executed due to syntax errors in function group &1

/SAPAPO/TSM472 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 472

• Message text: After-import cannot be executed due to syntax errors in function group &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM472 - After-import cannot be executed due to syntax errors in function group &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM472 indicates that there are syntax errors in a function group that prevent the execution of the after-import process in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically occurs during the import of transport requests, particularly when there are issues with the ABAP code in the function group.
  
  Cause:
  
  Syntax Errors in ABAP Code: The most common cause of this error is that there are syntax errors in the ABAP code of the function group specified in the error message. This could be due to missing semicolons, incorrect variable declarations, or other coding mistakes.
  Transport Request Issues: If the transport request was not properly created or if there were issues during the export/import process, it could lead to syntax errors.
  Version Mismatch: If the function group was modified in a different system and the changes are not compatible with the current system, it could lead to syntax