How To Fix ICA02168 - Unit entity CDS view is inconsistent between the two data sources.

ICA02168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICA02 - ICA Matching Engine Message Class

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Unit entity CDS view is inconsistent between the two data sources.

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ICA02168 - Details

• The SAP error message ICA02168 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the unit entity CDS (Core Data Services) view between two data sources. This typically occurs in scenarios where data is being pulled from multiple sources, and the definitions or structures of the data sources do not match.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data Definitions: The CDS view may be defined differently in the two data sources, leading to discrepancies in the expected data structure or types.
  Data Source Configuration: There may be issues with how the data sources are configured in the SAP system, such as incorrect mappings or missing fields.
  Transport Issues: If the CDS views were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that caused inconsistencies.
  Version Mismatch: Different versions of the CDS views might exist in the two data sources, leading to inconsistencies in the data model.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check CDS View Definitions: