How To Fix FILAE017 - Customizing inconsistency; incorrect reference for value ID &2 method &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FILAE - Messages for Lease Accounting Engine

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Customizing inconsistency; incorrect reference for value ID &2 method &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FILAE017 - Customizing inconsistency; incorrect reference for value ID &2 method &3 ?

  The SAP error message FILAE017 indicates a customizing inconsistency related to a value ID and a method in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) or Asset Accounting (AA). This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or incorrect configuration in the customizing settings for a specific value ID and method combination.
  Cause:
  
  
  Customizing Inconsistency: The error suggests that there is a mismatch in the configuration settings for the specified value ID and method. This could be due to:
  
  Missing entries in the customizing tables.
  Incorrectly defined value IDs or methods.
  Changes made to the configuration that have not been properly updated or maintained.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: If the data in the system has been altered or if there are inconsistencies in the master data, this can lead to this error.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) and there were issues during the transport, this could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the area related to the value ID and method in question.
  Verify that all necessary entries are present and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Value ID and Method:
  
  Identify the specific value ID and method mentioned in the error message.
  Check if they are correctly defined in the system and if they correspond to the expected settings.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Use transaction codes like OAAQ (for Asset Accounting) or other relevant transactions to perform consistency checks on the configuration.
  Look for any inconsistencies in the customizing tables related to the error.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  Ensure that all necessary customizing settings were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error details and any steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), OAAQ (Asset Accounting), and others that may help in diagnosing the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FILAE017 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FILAE017 error in your SAP system.