How To Fix AIPLOC018 - &1 is not the same in tables T001W and T001W_EXT

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AIPLOC - AIP: Cross-System Flow of Goods

• Message number: 018

• Message text: &1 is not the same in tables T001W and T001W_EXT

What causes this issue?

The value of &V1& is not the same in tables T001W and T001W_EXT.
Value in T001W: ,,<ZH>&V2&</>
Value in T001W_EXT: ,,<ZH>&V3&</>

System Response

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the data is consistently maintained in both tables.
The system can also compare the data automatically if you wish.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AIPLOC018 - &1 is not the same in tables T001W and T001W_EXT ?

  The SAP error message AIPLOC018 indicates a discrepancy between the entries in the T001W (Plant Data) table and the T001W_EXT (Extended Plant Data) table. Specifically, it suggests that a certain field or value for a plant is not consistent between these two tables.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may have been manual changes or data uploads that resulted in inconsistent data between the two tables.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate plant data, they might not be updating both tables correctly.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there might have been issues during the transport that led to inconsistencies.
  Data Migration: During data migration processes, if the data was not migrated correctly, it could lead to discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AIPLOC018 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Discrepancy:
  
  Use transaction SE11 or SE16 to view the T001W and T001W_EXT tables.
  Check the specific plant mentioned in the error message and compare the relevant fields in both tables.
  
  
  
  Correct the Data:
  
  If you find discrepancies, you can manually correct the data in either T001W or T001W_EXT to ensure they match.
  Ensure that any changes made are consistent with business rules and data integrity.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom programs or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it correctly updates both tables when changes are made.
  
  
  
  Transport Validation:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate why the data was not consistent.
  Re-transport the necessary objects if needed.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the issue is related to data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary data was migrated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP notes or documentation related to this error for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to view and analyze the tables.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that might provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error.
  Testing: After making corrections, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the data integrity is maintained.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the AIPLOC018 error in your SAP system.