How To Fix ICA02162 - Leading unit superordinate field inconsistent between two data sources.

ICA02162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICA02 - ICA Matching Engine Message Class

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Leading unit superordinate field inconsistent between two data sources.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICA02162 - Leading unit superordinate field inconsistent between two data sources. ?

  The SAP error message ICA02162, which states "Leading unit superordinate field inconsistent between two data sources," typically occurs in the context of data integration or data transfer processes, particularly when dealing with master data or transactional data that involves multiple data sources.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is a mismatch in the leading unit (or leading dimension) between two different data sources. The leading unit is often a key field that is used to identify records uniquely across different datasets. The inconsistency can occur due to:
  
  Data Model Differences: The structure of the data in the two sources may not align, leading to discrepancies in key fields.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the data source settings or in the data transfer process can lead to this error.
  Data Quality Issues: Inconsistent or incorrect data entries in one or both of the data sources can cause this error.
  Changes in Data Structure: If there have