How To Fix AJ733 - Consumption type &1 is inconsistent with other data

AJ733 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 733

• Message text: Consumption type &1 is inconsistent with other data

What causes this issue?

One of the following errors has occurred for consumption type &v1&:
The division in the table <LS>consumption types</> (TE222) is not the
same as the division in the operand
A consumption type was allocated to a demand operand that has not been
set as a demand consumption type
This is a demand consumption type, the operand is not a DEMAND type

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Only use a consumption type with a division that is the same as the
division in the operand, and make sure that the indicator
<DS:DE.CONS_DEMAND>consumption type for demand</> is set correctly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ733 - Consumption type &1 is inconsistent with other data ?

  The SAP error message AJ733 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the consumption type specified in the system compared to other related data. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management, production planning, or material management, where the consumption type does not align with the expected values or configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The consumption type defined for a material or process may not match the settings in the configuration tables or master data.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when inputting consumption types or related data can lead to inconsistencies.
  Master Data Issues: The material master, BOM (Bill of Materials), or routing may have incorrect or outdated information.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be aligned with standard SAP configurations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the consumption type in the relevant modules (e.g., Material Management, Production Planning). Ensure that the consumption type is