How To Fix DS421 - No further differences found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

• Message number: 421

• Message text: No further differences found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS421 - No further differences found ?

  The SAP error message DS421 "No further differences found" typically occurs during the data reconciliation process in SAP, particularly when using the Data Services (DS) tool. This message indicates that the system has completed its comparison of data sets and has not found any additional discrepancies or differences to report.
  Cause:
  
  Data Consistency: The primary cause of this message is that the data being compared is consistent, meaning there are no further differences between the source and target datasets.
  End of Comparison: The message can also indicate that the comparison process has reached its end, and all differences have already been identified and resolved.
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, it may arise from misconfiguration in the data comparison settings or parameters.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Data: Ensure that the data in both the source and target systems is indeed consistent. If you expect differences, double-check the data extraction and loading processes.
  Review Logs: Check the logs for any previous errors or warnings that might indicate why differences were not found. This can provide insights into any underlying issues.
  Re-run the Job: If you believe there should be differences, try re-running the data comparison job to see if the issue persists.
  Adjust Comparison Settings: Review and adjust the settings or parameters used for the data comparison to ensure they are correctly configured to identify the differences you are looking for.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support resources for specific guidance related to your version of SAP Data Services.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Data Services Documentation: Check the official SAP documentation for Data Services for detailed information on data comparison and reconciliation processes.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide patches or updates that could resolve underlying issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.