How To Fix JITOUT118 - Inconsistency in the plant data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JITOUT - Messages for JIT Outbound

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Inconsistency in the plant data

What causes this issue?

A cross-plant stock transfer was defined in control cycle &v4&.
In Customizing for Storage Location Control (<LS>Logistics Execution ->
Warehouse Management -> Interfaces -> Inventory Management -> Define
Storage Location Control </>) the transfer plant for warehouse number
&v1&, storage type &v2& and plant &v3& must correspond to the receiving
plant in control cycle &v4&.

System Response

The system terminates processing.

How to fix this error?

Correct the plant setting in the control cycle or in Storage Location
Control.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 JITOUT118 - Inconsistency in the plant data ?

  The SAP error message JITOUT118, which indicates "Inconsistency in the plant data," typically arises in the context of Just-In-Time (JIT) processing. This error suggests that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the data related to the plant configuration or the materials being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be discrepancies in the master data for the plant, such as material master records, vendor data, or configuration settings.
  Missing Data: Required data fields may be missing or incorrectly filled in the material master or plant settings.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the JIT configuration or in the related logistics execution settings can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), inconsistencies may arise if the transport was not executed correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify that the material master data for the affected materials is complete and consistent. Ensure that all necessary views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, MRP) are correctly maintained.
  Review Plant Settings: Check the plant-specific settings in the configuration. Ensure that all required parameters are set correctly for the JIT process.
  Consistency Check: Use transaction codes like MM02 to check and update the material master data. You can also use transaction SE11 to check the database tables for inconsistencies.
  Analyze JIT Configuration: Review the JIT configuration settings in the system. Ensure that the JIT profile and other related settings are correctly defined.
  Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to JIT processing for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01, MM02, MM03 for material master maintenance, and JIT related transactions for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to JIT processing and the specific error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common issues.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the JITOUT118 error.