How To Fix EK464 - Stat. indic. for trans. &1 &2 is inconsistent with settings in post. area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EK - IS-U Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 464

• Message text: Stat. indic. for trans. &1 &2 is inconsistent with settings in post. area

What causes this issue?

You entered a <LS>statistics indicator</> that does not correspond to
the setting in posting area <LS>1010</>.
There are two possible causes:
The statistics indicator is incorrect.
The settings in posting area <LS>1010</> are incorrect.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You have the following options:
Enter a different statistics indicator.
Change the posting area.
Note that if you change the posting area, other settings relating to
the posting area may be affected.

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE ISU_PENCIL OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EK464 - Stat. indic. for trans. &1 &2 is inconsistent with settings in post. area ?

  The SAP error message EK464 indicates that there is an inconsistency between the statistical indicator for a transaction and the settings in the posting area. This typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or contracts, where the statistical indicator is used to determine how certain transactions are treated in terms of inventory valuation and reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Settings: The statistical indicator set for the transaction (e.g., a purchase order) does not match the settings defined in the relevant configuration for the posting area. This can happen if the configuration has been changed after the transaction was created.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or material master data may have settings that conflict with the transaction settings.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may not be compatible with the statistical indicator being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the posting area in the SAP system. Ensure that the