How To Fix IMG_CONS039 - Compare Flag not Maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IMG_CONS - Messages for IMG_CONS Checkman

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Compare Flag not Maintained

&WHAT_FOR&
The compare flag is not maintained.

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

INCLUDE BC_IMG_CONS_AT_01 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Maintain the compare flag in SOBJ (or SE54).
The compare flag is relevant for customizing objects which are based on
view maintenance (object type 'V', 'C', 'S'). This flag cannot be set
for dummy objects, individual transactions or logical transport objects.
The compare flag determines whether a BC Set is activated checked
('Automatically Adjustable') or unchecked (any other value). Manually
maintained data is only checked in checked activation.
<ZU>Note:</>
If the maintenance dialog has not been modified, you can set the compare
flag to 'Automatically Adjustable'. If the modification is only an input
data check, you can usually still set the compare flag to 'Automatically
Adjustable'. You must analyze modifications to the standardized view
maintenance at events or modules more closely.
The error resolution procedure is described in SAPNet under the alias
<ZH>/IMG</>. There is detailed documentation, a compare flag maintenance
wizard, and a lot of further information about BC Set Enablement and the
BC Set Enablement project check report RS_BCSET_COMPATIBILITY_CHECK.
&HOW_DOES_IT_WORK&
This check determines whether the compare flag is set for the
customizing object, from the field 'IMPORTABLE' in the table OBJH.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IMG_CONS039 - Compare Flag not Maintained ?

  The SAP error message IMG_CONS039: Compare Flag not Maintained typically occurs during the configuration of the SAP system, particularly when working with the Implementation Guide (IMG). This error indicates that a comparison flag has not been set for a specific configuration node, which is necessary for the system to determine how to handle comparisons between different configurations.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The compare flag has not been maintained for a specific configuration node in the IMG.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the configuration node may be incomplete or incorrectly defined.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the compare flag may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IMG_CONS039 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the IMG:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and enter transaction code SPRO to access the Implementation Guide.
  
  
  
  Navigate to the Configuration Node:
  
  Find the specific configuration node that is causing the error. This may require you to navigate through the various configuration areas in the IMG.
  
  
  
  Maintain the Compare Flag:
  
  Once you locate the relevant configuration node, check if the compare flag is set. If it is not maintained, you will need to set it.
  Look for an option to maintain the compare flag (this may be labeled differently depending on the specific configuration area).
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After maintaining the compare flag, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, try to execute the process that was causing the error again to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the specific configuration area you are working on for more detailed instructions.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transport Management: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects and settings were included in the transport request.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance, as they may have more insights into the specific configuration and system setup.