How To Fix IPPECIF185 - Reporting point for the activity differs in the two systems

IPPECIF185 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IPPECIF - Messages for APO CIP Interfaces in iPPE

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Reporting point for the activity differs in the two systems

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IPPECIF185 - Reporting point for the activity differs in the two systems ?

  The SAP error message IPPECIF185, which states "Reporting point for the activity differs in the two systems," typically occurs in the context of integration between different SAP systems, such as during data transfer or when working with different instances of SAP (e.g., Development, Quality Assurance, and Production).
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is a mismatch in the reporting points (or activity points) defined in the two systems involved in the transaction. This can happen due to:
  
  
  Configuration Differences: The reporting points for activities may not be consistent across the systems. For example, if one system has a reporting point defined for a specific activity and the other does not, this error can occur.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: If there have been changes made in one system that have not been replicated in the other, it can lead to discrepancies.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If configuration changes were transported from one system to another and the transport was