How To Fix K6636 - Source and target aspects are different, no direct update possible!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K6 - EC-EIS/EC-BP data basis: Data entry and collection

• Message number: 636

• Message text: Source and target aspects are different, no direct update possible!

What causes this issue?

The new plan data is written into another aspect for the planning run.
Therefore, no direct update is possible, due to the different
structures, an internal switch was made to update with data transfer
methods.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K6636 - Source and target aspects are different, no direct update possible! ?

  The SAP error message K6636 ("Source and target aspects are different, no direct update possible") typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to perform a direct update of a cost object or when transferring data between different controlling areas or cost centers that have different characteristics or settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Different Characteristics: The source and target cost objects (e.g., cost centers, internal orders) may have different characteristics or settings. For example, they might belong to different controlling areas or have different cost element types.
  Inconsistent Data: The data structure or the configuration of the source and target objects may not match, leading to incompatibility.
  Different Versions: The source and target may be using different versions of the data or different fiscal years, which can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the source and target cost objects are configured correctly and consistently. This includes checking the controlling area,