How To Fix IM823 - Selection and key figure value may vary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 823

• Message text: Selection and key figure value may vary

What causes this issue?

The number of selected entries can vary from the key figure value
displayed.

System Response

The system tries to select the entries through the list selection
function that have contributed to a key figure. There may be
differences on selection as this cannot be narrowed down exactly for
each key figure.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM823 - Selection and key figure value may vary ?

  The SAP error message IM823 ("Selection and key figure value may vary") typically occurs in the context of Inventory Management or related modules when there is a mismatch between the selection criteria and the key figure values being processed. This can happen during reporting or data extraction processes where the system expects certain conditions to be met, but the data does not align with those expectations.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Mismatched Selection Criteria: The selection criteria defined in the report or transaction do not match the key figures being evaluated. For example, if you are trying to analyze stock levels for a specific material or plant, but the selection criteria do not include that material or plant, the system will raise this error.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries or incorrect values in the database that lead to discrepancies in the calculations of key figures.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in