How To Fix G00526 - Inconsistent additional data for CU &1 / supplying CU &2 /product grp &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 526

• Message text: Inconsistent additional data for CU &1 / supplying CU &2 /product grp &3

What causes this issue?

You have entered inventory data for cons unit &V1& and supplier data
for cons unit &V2& for the product group &V3&. You have either entered
inventory quantity for the inventory managing unit or the cost of goods
manufactured (COGM) per unit of measure for the supplier, but not both.
The error is due to the requirements of the second of the following
procedures for calculating group COGM (used in turn using to calculate
interunit profit/loss):
Calculation on the basis of percentages specified by the supplier
Calculation on the basis of inventory quantity and COGM per unit of
measure
Both of these amounts must be specified in order to perform the
calculation.

System Response

Processing terminated.

How to fix this error?

Look at the additional financial data for inventory managing unit &V1&,
supplying unit &V2& and product group &V3&, and decide which of the two
procedures you want to use for calculating group COGM.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00526 - Inconsistent additional data for CU &1 / supplying CU &2 /product grp &3 ?

  The SAP error message G00526 indicates that there is inconsistent additional data related to the configuration of a product or a characteristic in the system. This error typically arises in the context of variant configuration, where the system expects certain data to be consistent across different configuration units (CUs) or product groups.
  Cause:
  The error message G00526 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the additional data for the configuration units (CUs) involved. This could be due to missing or incorrect entries in the configuration master data.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the product or characteristic may not align with the expected values, leading to discrepancies.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been recent changes to the configuration data, inconsistencies may arise.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: Problems with the master data related to the product group or characteristics can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the G00526 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Data: Review the configuration data for the CUs mentioned in the error message. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and consistently.
  
  
  Validate Product Group Settings: Verify that the product group settings are correct and that they align with the configuration units involved.
  
  
  Consistency Check: Use transaction codes like CU50 (Configuration Profile) or CU60 (Configuration Overview) to check for inconsistencies in the configuration data.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the product and its characteristics is complete and accurate. This includes checking for any missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  Data Migration Review: If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all data was transferred correctly and that no inconsistencies were introduced.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to variant configuration and the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CU50, CU60, and CS01 (Create Material) for managing configuration data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Training and Documentation: Review SAP training materials or documentation on variant configuration to better understand how to manage configuration data effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistencies causing the G00526 error in your SAP system.