How To Fix EBDR002 - The inbound data for reference &1/&2 is inconsistent.

EBDR002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBDR - Message class for External Billing Document Requests

• Message number: 002

• Message text: The inbound data for reference &1/&2 is inconsistent.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EBDR002 - The inbound data for reference &1/&2 is inconsistent. ?

  The SAP error message EBDR002 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the inbound data for a specific reference, typically related to data being processed in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or data imports. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during the processing of inbound IDocs, BAPIs, or other data transfer methods.
  
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can arise from several factors, including:
  
  Data Format Issues: The data being sent may not conform to the expected format or structure defined in the SAP system.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: Required fields may be missing, or the data provided may not match the expected values (e.g., incorrect codes, invalid dates).
  Reference Data Issues: The reference data (like master data or configuration settings) may not exist or may be inconsistent with the incoming data.
  Mapping Errors: If there is a mapping between the incoming data and the SAP data model, any errors in this mapping can