How To Fix IS240 - Construction type is automatically set from &2 to &1

IS240 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Construction type is automatically set from &2 to &1

What causes this issue?

Synchronous maintenance of material number and construction type is
intended for this type of equipment in Customizing, or to be more
precise: If the material number is maintained, then the construction
type must have the same value.

System Response

The assembly type of the equipment previously had the value &V2&. The
system automatically changes the material number value to &V1&. durch.

How to fix this error?

Changes to synchronously maintained values can only be made using the
material number. If you do not want this synchronous data storage, you
should either change the type of equipment or change the Customizing
settings.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS240 - Construction type is automatically set from &2 to &1 ?

  The SAP error message IS240, which states "Construction type is automatically set from &2 to &1," typically occurs in the context of project system (PS) or investment management (IM) modules when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the construction type settings for a project or investment.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: The error usually arises when the system detects that the construction type assigned to a project or investment is not compatible with the current settings or configurations. This can happen if:
  
  The project was created with a certain construction type, but the system has rules or settings that dictate a different construction type based on the project’s characteristics or status.
  Changes were made to the project or investment that affect its construction type, leading the system to automatically adjust it.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the project system or investment management may have been altered, leading to a situation where the system needs to