How To Fix /SPE/PO_CHANGE021 - No CIF RFC destination for APO found for material &1 and plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/PO_CHANGE -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No CIF RFC destination for APO found for material &1 and plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/PO_CHANGE021 - No CIF RFC destination for APO found for material &1 and plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/PO_CHANGE021 No CIF RFC destination for APO found for material &1 and plant &2 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module when there is an issue with the CIF (Core Interface) configuration between the SAP ERP system and the SAP APO system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid RFC (Remote Function Call) destination for the specified material and plant combination.
  Cause:
  
  Missing CIF Configuration: The CIF configuration between the SAP ERP and SAP APO systems may not be set up correctly. This includes missing or incorrect settings for the RFC destination.
  Material or Plant Not Transferred: The specific material and plant combination may not have been transferred to the APO system, or the transfer may have failed.
  RFC Destination Issues: The RFC destination for the APO system may not be defined, or it may be inactive or incorrectly configured.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the required data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check CIF Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code CIF in the SAP ERP system.
  Verify that the material and plant are included in the CIF model.
  Ensure that the relevant settings for the material and plant are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify RFC Destination:
  
  Use transaction code SM59 to check the RFC destination settings.
  Ensure that the RFC destination for the APO system is defined and active.
  Test the connection to the APO system from the ERP system using the "Test Connection" option in SM59.
  
  
  
  Transfer the Material and Plant:
  
  If the material and plant are not present in the APO system, you may need to perform a CIF transfer.
  Use transaction code CIF to initiate the transfer of the material and plant to the APO system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform CIF operations and access the required data.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the CIF logs for any errors or warnings that may provide additional context on the issue. You can use transaction code CIF and navigate to the logs section.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to CIF and APO integration for any specific configurations or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CIF (Core Interface): This is the interface used for data transfer between SAP ERP and SAP APO.
  RFC (Remote Function Call): This is a communication interface that allows for function calls between different SAP systems or between SAP and non-SAP systems.
  APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization): This is a module in SAP that provides advanced planning capabilities for supply chain management.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.