How To Fix 3W631 - Inconsistent directive information has been entered, see details

3W631 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3W - HR: Message Class South Africa

• Message number: 631

• Message text: Inconsistent directive information has been entered, see details

Diagnosis
You have entered a directive amount or percentage without setting the
directive received indicator, or you have set the directive received
indicator without entering a directive amount or percentage.
Also ensure that a directive number has been entered, as this is
mandatory information for the IRP5/IT3(a) tax certificates.
What To Do
Check your entry.
To calculate a directive, you must enter a directive amount or
percentage and set the indicator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3W631 - Inconsistent directive information has been entered, see details ?

  The SAP error message 3W631 ("Inconsistent directive information has been entered, see details") typically occurs in the context of SAP's logistics or production planning modules, particularly when dealing with production orders, planning directives, or similar processes. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the data entered for a directive, which could involve various elements such as materials, quantities, or other parameters.
  Causes:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data may have been entered in the directive, such as wrong material numbers, quantities, or dates.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for materials, BOMs (Bill of Materials), or routing may not be consistent or may not match the directive requirements.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the directive being processed.
  Versioning Problems: If there are multiple versions of a directive or if changes were made to a directive that are not reflected in