How To Fix AM886 - Internal error - Versions in table & inconsistent

AM886 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 886

• Message text: Internal error - Versions in table & inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM886 - Internal error - Versions in table & inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message AM886 ("Internal error - Versions in table & inconsistent") typically indicates that there is an inconsistency in the versioning of data in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error can occur when the system detects that the versions of asset data in the relevant tables do not match or are corrupted.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The most common cause is that the data in the asset accounting tables (like ANLA, ANLB, etc.) is inconsistent, possibly due to incomplete transactions or failed updates.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate asset data, they may not be handling versioning correctly.
  Database Issues: Corruption in the database or issues during data migration can lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported between systems (e.g., from development to production), inconsistencies may arise if the transport was not executed correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Use transaction codes like ANALYZE or ABAP reports to check