How To Fix GK681 - The definition of method &1 is inconsistent.

GK681 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 681

• Message text: The definition of method &1 is inconsistent.

What causes this issue?

The method &V1& has been defined inconsistently in regards to the
treatment of (negative) goodwill.
This can be the case when you have defined the method to amortize the
(negative) goodwill and at the same time in system utilization did not
choose the function 'amortization of (negative) goodwill.'
This also applies to the proportional or direct elimination of
(negativen) goodwill.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Either choose in system utilization the treatment of goodwill as
defined in the method, or change the treatment of goodwill in the
method definition.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GK681 - Details

• The SAP error message GK681, which states "The definition of method &1 is inconsistent," typically occurs in the context of Business Object (BO) methods in SAP's Business Workflow or Business Object Repository. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the definition of a method within a Business Object.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Method Definition: The method may have been modified or deleted in the Business Object definition, but the changes were not properly reflected in all related areas.
  Transport Issues: If the Business Object or method was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be inconsistencies due to missing dependencies or incomplete transport.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the Business Object and the method being called, especially if the method was changed after the Business Object was created.
  Missing Implementation: The method might not have an implementation in the corresponding class or function