How To Fix XC021 - No active model exists -> check table CIF_IMOD

XC021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XC - Message Class for Core Interface

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No active model exists -> check table CIF_IMOD

What causes this issue?

Information about APO-relevant objects is managed in the table
CIF_IMOD. Several integration models can be active in this table. In
this case, the table contains no active model.

System Response

No objects were transferred to the APO system.

How to fix this error?

Check the table CIF_IMOD and if necessary, activate an integration
model.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XC021 - No active model exists -> check table CIF_IMOD ?

  The SAP error message XC021: No active model exists -> check table CIF_IMOD typically occurs in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly when dealing with the Core Interface (CIF) between SAP ERP and SAP APO. This error indicates that there is no active model available for the integration process, which can hinder data transfer and planning activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Active Model: The primary cause of this error is that there is no active planning model defined in the CIF settings. The model is necessary for the integration of master data and transactional data between SAP ERP and SAP APO.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the CIF may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of an active model.
  Model Deactivation: The model might have been deactivated or deleted, which would prevent any data from being processed.
  Transport Issues: If the model was recently transported from one