How To Fix CRM_IST_CONTRACT178 - Header GUID &1 does not match GUID &2 found by external number

CRM_IST_CONTRACT178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_IST_CONTRACT - Messages for the IST Contract

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Header GUID &1 does not match GUID &2 found by external number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_IST_CONTRACT178 - Header GUID &1 does not match GUID &2 found by external number ?

  The SAP error message CRM_IST_CONTRACT178 indicates a mismatch between the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) of a contract header and the GUID that was found using an external number. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when there is an attempt to access or manipulate a contract using an external reference that does not correspond to the expected internal data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The external number provided does not correspond to the expected GUID in the system. This can happen if the external number was changed or if there are multiple entries for the same external number.
  Incorrect External Number: The external number being used to retrieve the contract may be incorrect or may not exist in the system.
  System Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were changes in the data structure, it could lead to inconsistencies in GUIDs.
  User Error: The user may have