How To Fix 00965 - DB error: Inconsistency between DB interface and data catalog

00965 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 965

• Message text: DB error: Inconsistency between DB interface and data catalog

What causes this issue?

An inconsistency occurred between the runtime description of an object
(Nametab, matchcode description) and the current database situation.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

The runtime object should be regenerated (activate MC object and MC ID,
activate tables).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00965 - DB error: Inconsistency between DB interface and data catalog ?

  The SAP error message "00965 DB error: Inconsistency between DB interface and data catalog" typically indicates a mismatch or inconsistency between the database interface and the data catalog in the SAP system. This can occur due to various reasons, including changes in the database structure, issues during database upgrades, or inconsistencies in the metadata.
  Causes:
  
  Database Changes: If there have been changes to the database schema (like adding or modifying tables) that have not been properly reflected in the SAP data dictionary.
  Upgrade Issues: During an upgrade of the SAP system or the database, inconsistencies may arise if the upgrade process did not complete successfully.
  Corrupted Data Dictionary: The data dictionary may have become corrupted or not properly synchronized with the underlying database.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the database connection or the SAP system can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Connection: Ensure that the database connection settings in the SAP system are correct