How To Fix KE273 - Inconsistent data following user exit!

KE273 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Inconsistent data following user exit!

What causes this issue?

The system executed a user exit to valuate a CO-PA line item.

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

The following data was saved:
Point of valuation &v1&
Number of user exit &v2&
Line items: operating concern &v3&
reference document number &v4&
You cannot change any characteristic values during valuation, since that
could lead to inconsistencies (e.g. profitability segment number and
corresponding characteristic values are different -> incorrect
report data).
In Customizing for Profitability Analysis, check the valuation strategy
assigned to the point of valuation &V1&. The program contained in the
user exit &v2& may not change characteristics (that is, it can only
change value fields).

System Response

The valuation could not be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the user exit &V2& only accesses value fields.
If you want to change characteristic values, do this using the user exit
for derivation. A separate component for this is stored for this in
SAP project management.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KE273 - Details

• The SAP error message KE273 ("Inconsistent data following user exit") typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when there is an inconsistency in the data that is being processed, often due to custom code or user exits that have been implemented.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Exit Issues: The error often arises from custom code in user exits that manipulate data in a way that leads to inconsistencies. This could be due to incorrect logic, missing data, or unexpected data formats.
  Data Inconsistencies: The data being processed may not meet the expected criteria or format, leading to inconsistencies. This can happen if the data is not properly validated before being processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in CO-PA or related modules can also lead to this error.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: If the master data (like cost centers, profit centers, etc.) is missing or incorrectly set up, it can lead to inconsistencies during data processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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