How To Fix 6X174 - The Customizing entries for the transaction type are inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6X - Financial Assets Management rollover messages

• Message number: 174

• Message text: The Customizing entries for the transaction type are inconsistent

What causes this issue?

There is an inconsistency between the definition of the activity type
in <DS:SIMG.VORGANGORDNER>Define activity type</> and the defintion in
<DS:SIMG.FELDAUSW_SACHBEARB>Define field selection for assigning
clerks</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6X174 - The Customizing entries for the transaction type are inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message 6X174 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the customizing entries for a specific transaction type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's document management or workflow processes, where transaction types are used to define how certain processes should behave.
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Customizing Entries: The required customizing entries for the transaction type may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect or incomplete configuration settings for the transaction type in the customizing settings.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that led to inconsistencies.
  Version Mismatch: Different versions of SAP or add-ons may lead to inconsistencies if the transaction type is not supported or configured correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Entries:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Navigate to the relevant area for the transaction type in question (e.g., Financial Accounting, Sales and Distribution, etc.).
  Verify that all necessary customizing entries for the transaction type are present and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong.
  Ensure that all necessary customizing settings were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the relevant tables for the transaction type and ensure that the entries are consistent.
  You may also use transaction SICF to check for inconsistencies in the service configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction type to ensure that you have followed all necessary steps for configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with details about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, SE11, SE16, and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 6X174 in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific notes addressing this issue.
  Documentation: Review the configuration guides for the specific module you are working with, as they often contain troubleshooting sections.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the error message 6X174.