How To Fix KE/AD501 - Inconsistency between a document field and the prof. segment number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE/AD -

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Inconsistency between a document field and the prof. segment number

What causes this issue?

This document is assigned to a profitability segment (number &V1&) that
contains the value "&V4&" of characteristic "&V2&". However, the sender
document (FI document, sales order, internal order, and so on) contains
the value "&V3&" in this field and is therefore inconsistent with the
profitability segment.

System Response

It is not allowed to enter characteristic values that deviate from
those in the original document. If those characteristics contain
different values, you need to change the fields of the original
document. For example, it is not allowed to transfer a sales order to
CO-PA using a customer or product that differs from that in the
original sales order.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the relevant characteristics on the assignment screen for the
profitability segment. Then the system will automatically find a
consistent profitability segment. If you cannot maintain the necessary
characteristics (if the fields are locked), delete the entire
assignment to a profitability segment, and then enter it again.
As a rule, you should first enter the original fields of the sender
document, and then assign it to a profitability segment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE/AD501 - Inconsistency between a document field and the prof. segment number ?

  The SAP error message KE/AD501 indicates an inconsistency between a document field and the profit segment number in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the data in the document and the expected values in the profit segment.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry in the document that does not align with the expected profit segment.
  Configuration Issues: Misconfiguration in the CO-PA settings, such as incorrect assignment of characteristics to the profit segment.
  Master Data Issues: Problems with master data, such as missing or incorrect profit center or segment information.
  Document Changes: Changes made to the document after it has been posted, which may lead to inconsistencies.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate CO-PA data, they may inadvertently cause inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Data: Review the document that triggered the error to ensure that all fields are correctly filled out and that the profit segment number is valid.
  Verify Configuration: Check the configuration settings in CO-PA to ensure that the profit segment is correctly defined and that all necessary characteristics are assigned properly.
  Review Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data (profit centers, segments, etc.) is correctly maintained and that there are no missing entries.
  Repost Document: If the document has been changed after posting, consider reversing the document and reposting it with the correct data.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs for more detailed information about the error, which may provide insights into the specific inconsistency.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on resolving it.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like KE53 (Display Profitability Segment) or KE30 (Report for Profitability Analysis) to analyze the data related to the error.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on CO-PA for detailed information on configuration and data handling.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency that is causing the KE/AD501 error in SAP.