How To Fix AJ173 - Deletion variant with inconsistent time slice

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Deletion variant with inconsistent time slice

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ173 - Deletion variant with inconsistent time slice ?

  The SAP error message AJ173, which states "Deletion variant with inconsistent time slice," typically occurs in the context of managing deletion variants in SAP, particularly in the area of Asset Accounting (FI-AA). This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the time slices defined for a deletion variant, which can prevent the successful execution of asset deletions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Time Slices: The time slices defined for the deletion variant may not align correctly. This can happen if the start and end dates of the time slices overlap or if there are gaps in the time slices.
  Incorrect Configuration: The deletion variant may not be configured properly, leading to inconsistencies in the time periods defined for asset deletions.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be underlying data integrity issues in the asset master records or related tables that are causing the inconsistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Deletion Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the deletion variant in SAP