How To Fix AM881 - Data inconsistency - person & not used

AM881 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 881

• Message text: Data inconsistency - person & not used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM881 - Data inconsistency - person & not used ?

  The SAP error message AM881 indicates a data inconsistency related to a person (employee) that is not being used in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there are inconsistencies in the master data or when trying to perform transactions involving assets linked to personnel records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The error often occurs when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the data related to the employee or personnel number in the asset master data.
  Inactive Personnel Records: The personnel number may refer to an employee who is no longer active or has been deleted from the system.
  Missing or Incorrect Assignments: The employee may not be correctly assigned to the asset or there may be missing entries in related tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Personnel Data: Verify the status of the personnel number in the Human Resources (HR) module. Ensure that the employee is active and that their records are