How To Fix ACM329 - Hierarchy BADI class: &1 returned inconsistent data (&2 vs &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACM - Message-Class for all ACM functions/exceptions

• Message number: 329

• Message text: Hierarchy BADI class: &1 returned inconsistent data (&2 vs &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACM329 - Hierarchy BADI class: &1 returned inconsistent data (&2 vs &3) ?

  The SAP error message ACM329 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the data returned by a BAdI (Business Add-In) implementation related to a hierarchy. Specifically, the message states that the BAdI class returned inconsistent data, with two different values being compared (represented as &2 and &3).
  Cause:
  The error typically arises from one of the following scenarios:
  
  
  Inconsistent Data Returned: The BAdI implementation is expected to return consistent data for a specific hierarchy, but it is returning different values for the same key or context. This can happen if the logic in the BAdI implementation is flawed or if there are multiple implementations of the BAdI that return conflicting results.
  
  
  Multiple Implementations: If there are multiple active implementations of the same BAdI, they might be returning different values for the same input parameters, leading to inconsistency.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be underlying data integrity issues in the database that cause the BAdI to return unexpected results.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ACM329 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check BAdI Implementations:
  
  Go to transaction SE18 (BAdI Definition) and check the specific BAdI related to the error.
  Use transaction SE19 (BAdI Implementation) to review the active implementations. Ensure that there are no conflicting implementations that could return different values.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the code, you can debug the BAdI implementation to see what values are being returned and why they differ. Look for any conditional logic that might lead to different outputs based on the same input.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Verify the data being processed by the BAdI. Ensure that the data in the database is consistent and does not have any anomalies that could lead to different results.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the BAdI to understand its intended behavior and any prerequisites or constraints that must be met.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the details of the error message, the BAdI involved, and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAdI (Business Add-In): A BAdI is a type of enhancement in SAP that allows developers to add custom functionality to standard SAP applications without modifying the original code.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE18: To view BAdI definitions.
  SE19: To view and manage BAdI implementations.
  
  
  Debugging Tools: Use the ABAP debugger to step through the BAdI implementation and identify where the inconsistency arises.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the ACM329 error and implement a solution to resolve it.