How To Fix X4250 - Order &1 retransferred to APO due to different statuses

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 250

• Message text: Order &1 retransferred to APO due to different statuses

What causes this issue?

You tried to change manufacturing order &V1& in SAP ECC by carrying out
a transfer from SAP APO. However, in the meantime, the manufacturing
order was changed in SAP ECC with the result that an old version was
transferred from SAP APO.
Change status &V2& was transferred from SAP APO, whereas SAP ECC has
change status &V3&.

System Response

The system rejects the change to the ECC manufacturing order. The
current status of the ECC manufacturing order is retransferred to SAP
APO to update SAP APO with the current status of the ECC manufacturing
order.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message X4250 - Order &1 retransferred to APO due to different statuses ?

  The SAP error message X4250 indicates that an order (denoted by &1) has been retransferred to Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) due to differing statuses between the systems. This typically occurs when there is a mismatch in the order status between the SAP ERP system and the APO system, which can lead to inconsistencies in planning and execution.
  Cause:
  
  Status Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the order status in the ERP system does not match the status expected in the APO system. For example, an order might be marked as "completed" in ERP but still "open" in APO.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be delays or failures in the data transfer process between the ERP and APO systems, leading to outdated or incorrect status information.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in either the ERP or APO system can lead to discrepancies in how order statuses are managed and interpreted.
  User Actions: Manual changes to order statuses in one system that are not reflected in the other can also cause this issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Status: Verify the status of the order in both the ERP and APO systems. Ensure that they are consistent and reflect the same state.
  Reprocess the Order: If the status mismatch is identified, you may need to reprocess the order in the ERP system to ensure it is correctly updated in APO.
  Data Transfer Monitoring: Monitor the data transfer processes between ERP and APO to ensure that they are functioning correctly. Look for any errors or delays in the data transfer jobs.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in both systems to ensure they are set up correctly for status management and synchronization.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to this error message for specific guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SM37 to check job logs for data transfer jobs or SM21 for system logs to identify any related issues.
  APO Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in APO related to order management and status handling.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the X4250 error and implement a solution to resolve it.