How To Fix CATSXT034 - The record has different basic data. You cannot process the record.

CATSXT034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CATSXT - Time Sheet

• Message number: 034

• Message text: The record has different basic data. You cannot process the record.

What causes this issue?

You want to process several tasks at the same time. You can only do
this for tasks with the same basic data however.
The same basic data means, for example:
Identical task type and level
Identical sender and receiver account assignment
Identical long text

System Response

You cannot process all the selected tasks at the same time because the
tasks do not have the same basic data.
The basic data is different for:
Field: &V1&
Value 1: &V2&
Value 2: &V3&

How to fix this error?

Process the tasks with the same basic data, check and transfer this to
the clipboard before you process the next package with similar tasks.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CATSXT034 - The record has different basic data. You cannot process the record. ?

  The SAP error message CATSXT034 ("The record has different basic data. You cannot process the record.") typically occurs in the context of the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) when there is a mismatch in the basic data of the time entry record you are trying to process. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Data Mismatch: The basic data (such as employee number, cost center, or project) in the time entry record does not match the expected data in the system. This can occur if the employee's assignment has changed or if the cost center or project has been modified.
  
  
  Incorrect Time Entry: The time entry may have been created with incorrect or outdated information, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Changes in Master Data: If there have been recent changes to the master data (like employee master data, cost center, or project definitions), it may lead to