How To Fix X4211 - Operation &1 of order &2 is deleted in APO

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: X4 - APO Core Interface: Interfaces for Manufacturing Orders

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Operation &1 of order &2 is deleted in APO

What causes this issue?

The operation &V1&, which does not exist in the ECC order, has been
transferred from SAP APO with order &V2&.

System Response

The operation is deleted in the APO order.

How to fix this error?

SAP ECC has master data autonomy in the pure PP/DS scenario. The
operation &V1& transferred from SAP APO exists in the APO order,
although this does not correspond to the master data maintained in SAP
ECC.
Ensure that the production process model used in SAP APO corresponds to
the ECC routing currently valid for order &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message X4211 - Operation &1 of order &2 is deleted in APO ?

  The SAP error message X4211 indicates that a specific operation in a production order has been deleted in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the data in the SAP ERP system and the APO system, particularly concerning production orders and their operations.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Operations: The operation in question has been deleted in the ERP system, but the APO system still references it.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be a lack of synchronization between the ERP and APO systems, leading to discrepancies in the order data.
  Manual Changes: Manual changes made to the production order in the ERP system that are not reflected in APO can lead to this error.
  Order Status Changes: Changes in the status of the order or its operations that are not updated in APO.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Status: Verify the status of the production order in the ERP system. Ensure that the operations are correctly defined and not deleted.
  Re-Synchronize Data: If there are discrepancies, you may need to re-synchronize the data between the ERP and APO systems. This can often be done through the CIF (Core Interface) or other data transfer mechanisms.
  Review Change Logs: Check the change logs in both systems to identify any recent changes that may have led to the deletion of the operation.
  Recreate Deleted Operations: If necessary, recreate the deleted operations in the ERP system and ensure they are transferred to APO.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error for specific guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it involves complex integration issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  CIF (Core Interface): Understand how CIF works for data transfer between SAP ERP and APO, as issues in CIF can lead to such errors.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/ORDR for order management in APO and CO02 for production order changes in ERP.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches and updates that could resolve underlying issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the X4211 error in your SAP APO system.