How To Fix 42849 - Inconsistent document information

42849 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 849

• Message text: Inconsistent document information

What causes this issue?

The database of the SAP system and the content server database have
different document information:
No. of components,
Component name or
MIME types

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

42849 - Details

• The SAP error message 42849, which states "Inconsistent document information," typically occurs in the context of document processing within SAP, such as during the posting of documents in Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO). This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the data associated with the document being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The most common cause is that the document data does not match the expected format or values. This could be due to missing or incorrect entries in required fields.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow further processing, such as being locked or already posted.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the document type or the transaction being performed.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like vendor, customer, or material master) may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements