How To Fix 0M103 - Manual comparison necessary

0M103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0M - Customer Enhancements

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Manual comparison necessary

What causes this issue?

The upgrade adjustment for &V1& using the Modification Assistant cannot
be executed automatically. A manual adjustment (comparison) will be
required.

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?

You can now execute the comparison using the split screen editor.
In the left window, you have the new SAP original that needs to be
modified. In the right window, you have the old modified source.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0M103 - Manual comparison necessary ?

  The SAP error message 0M103 - Manual comparison necessary typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material valuation. This message indicates that there is a discrepancy between the stock quantities or values in the system that requires manual intervention to resolve.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Discrepancies: The error often arises when there are inconsistencies between the stock levels recorded in the system and the actual physical stock. This can happen due to:
  
  Manual adjustments made to stock levels that were not properly recorded in the system.
  Errors during goods receipt or goods issue transactions.
  Differences in stock counts during physical inventory checks.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings in SAP related to inventory management or valuation may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies.
  
  
  Timing Issues: Transactions may not have been processed in the correct sequence, leading to temporary discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Manual Comparison: As the error message suggests, a manual comparison of the stock levels in the system