How To Fix 5K223 - Data record has grouping value "&1" instead of "&2"

5K223 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5K - HR: Messages for Canada

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Data record has grouping value "&1" instead of "&2"

What causes this issue?

The data record was saved with the grouping value "&V1&". The system,
however, determined the grouping value "&V2&".

System Response

The system identifies the data record as inconsistent.

How to fix this error?

Notify your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The inconsistency described above can have several causes. The most
likely causes are:
Customer-specific settings for grouping infotypes have been changed
without the database being adjusted accordingly.
A customer program was used to add data to the database, without
reference to the grouping values.
The infotype is not supposed to be grouped, but the grouping mechanism
was activated inadvertently.
You must first identify the cause of the inconsistencies.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K223 - Data record has grouping value "&1" instead of "&2" ?

  The SAP error message 5K223, which states "Data record has grouping value '&1' instead of '&2'," typically occurs in the context of data processing where a grouping value does not match the expected value. This error is often related to data consistency checks in various SAP modules, such as SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Financial Accounting (FI).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a data record is processed, and the system finds that the grouping value (which could be a cost center, profit center, or any other grouping criterion) does not match the expected value. This mismatch can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during transaction processing.
  
  Configuration Issues: Misconfiguration in the system settings that define valid grouping values.
  Master Data Inconsistencies: Changes in master data (like cost centers or profit centers) that have not been updated in related records.
  Data Migration Issues: Problems during data migration or upload processes where