How To Fix WRF_APC_INB180 - Mapping sales data line &1 for distribution chain &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC_INB - Messages for OAPC Inbound Processing

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Mapping sales data line &1 for distribution chain &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC_INB180 - Mapping sales data line &1 for distribution chain &2 &3 ?

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  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC_INB180: Mapping sales data line &1 for distribution chain &2 &3
  
  1. Cause of the Error
  This error typically occurs during the inbound processing of sales data in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), specifically in the Demand Planning or Supply Network Planning modules when integrating sales data from SAP ERP or other source systems.
  
  The message indicates that there is an issue with mapping the sales data line (line number &1) for the specified distribution chain (&2) and possibly a related organizational unit or product (&3).
  The root cause is usually that the distribution chain or the combination of product and distribution chain in the sales data does not exist or is not properly maintained in the APO system.
  It can also occur if the master data (such as product master, location master, or distribution chain master data) is inconsistent or missing in APO.
  Another cause might be incorrect or missing mapping tables or CIF (Core Interface) data between ERP and APO, leading to failure in recognizing the distribution chain.
  
  
  2. Solution
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  a) Verify Master Data Consistency
  
  Check if the distribution chain (&2) exists in APO.
  Ensure that the product and location master data are correctly maintained and active in APO.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/MAT1 for product master and /SAPAPO/LOC3 for location master to verify data.
  Check the distribution chain assignment in APO (transaction /SAPAPO/LOC3 or relevant customizing).
  
  b) Check CIF Integration
  
  Verify that the distribution chain and related master data have been correctly transferred from ERP to APO via CIF.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/CIF monitor to check for any errors in master data replication.
  Re-initialize or re-transfer master data if necessary.
  
  c) Review Mapping Tables and Configuration
  
  Check the mapping configuration for sales data inbound processing.
  Ensure that the sales data line corresponds to a valid combination of product, location, and distribution chain.
  If custom mapping or enhancements are used, verify their correctness.
  
  d) Analyze the Sales Data Line
  
  Identify the exact sales data line (&1) causing the error.
  Check the source data for any inconsistencies or incorrect distribution chain codes.
  Correct the source data if possible.
  
  e) Reprocess the Sales Data
  
  After correcting master data or source data, reprocess the inbound sales data.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/SDP94 or relevant inbound processing transactions.
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  Message Class: WRF_APC_INB
  Module: SAP APO Demand Planning / Supply Network Planning
  Transactions to check:
  
  /SAPAPO/MAT1 - Product Master
  /SAPAPO/LOC3 - Location Master
  /SAPAPO/CIF - CIF Monitor
  /SAPAPO/SDP94 - Demand Planning / Sales Data Processing
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Note related to CIF master data inconsistencies.
  SAP APO integration guides for sales data inbound processing.
  
  
  Common SAP OSS Notes:
  
  Check for notes related to distribution chain mapping errors in APO.
  Example: SAP Note 1234567 (hypothetical) about distribution chain mapping issues.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
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  Cause
  Missing or inconsistent distribution chain master data or mapping in APO for sales data
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct master data, check CIF integration, correct source sales data, reprocess inbound data
  
  
  Related Info
  Use APO master data transactions, CIF monitor, and inbound processing transactions
  
  
  
  
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