How To Fix IM259 - Inconsistent status

IM259 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 259

• Message text: Inconsistent status

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE NA_STAT OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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?

INCLUDE NA_SYS OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IM259 - Details

• The SAP error message IM259 "Inconsistent status" typically occurs in the context of Inventory Management (IM) and can arise due to various reasons related to the status of materials or inventory documents. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Status Mismatch: The error often indicates that there is a mismatch in the status of the material document or inventory item. For example, a document may be in a status that does not allow certain operations (like posting or changing).
  
  
  Incomplete Transactions: If a transaction was not completed properly (e.g., a goods movement was interrupted), it can lead to inconsistencies in the status.
  
  
  Data Corruption: Sometimes, data corruption in the database or inconsistencies in the application can lead to this error.
  
  
  Custom Developments: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate inventory data, they might not handle status changes correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Lack of proper