How To Fix KF631 - Operating concern &1 may contain inconsistent data. Refer to long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KF -

• Message number: 631

• Message text: Operating concern &1 may contain inconsistent data. Refer to long text

What causes this issue?

Your operating concern &V1& contains incorrect sets.
The problem may be due to sets that simply need repairing or due to the
operating concern containing &V1& sets that reference sets from another
operating concern.
In the first instance, there is no risk of data inconsistency in
operating concern &V1&.
In the second instance, an inconsistent data status might have been
generated unintentionally in some circumstances, or such a data status
might yet occur. The incorrect sets could have resulted from copying an
operating concern in a client (transaction KECP). When the operating
concern was copied, a program error occurred (see also note 362369).
This meant that, although the sets were copied, the references for
single and multi-sets were not adjusted. As a result, sets occurred in
the target operating concern that referenced sets from a different
operating concern. Refer also to note 372032, which describes the
problem in greater detail and suggests ways of solving it.
The operating concern is still activated if no other errors occurred
when it was generated. Nevertheless, it is essential that you proceed
as described in note 372032 to ensure that no data inconsistency
occurs!

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?

Start the report RKE_CHECK_SETS and follow the instructions to solve
the problem.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KF631 - Operating concern &1 may contain inconsistent data. Refer to long text ?

  The SAP error message KF631 indicates that there is inconsistent data in the operating concern specified in the message. This error typically arises in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when there are discrepancies in the data that could affect reporting and analysis.
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: The operating concern may have inconsistent or incomplete data due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrect or incomplete data entry.
  Issues during data transfer or data extraction processes.
  Problems with the configuration of the operating concern.
  Missing or incorrect master data (e.g., characteristics or value fields).
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the operating concern may not align with the data being processed, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Data Updates: If there have been recent updates or changes to the data model or structure, it may lead to inconsistencies if not properly managed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Consistency: Use transaction codes like KE4S (for consistency checks) to analyze the data in the operating concern. This can help identify specific inconsistencies.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration of the operating concern is correct. Check the settings in the following areas:
  
  Characteristics and value fields.
  Data sources and extraction methods.
  Any recent changes made to the operating concern.
  
  
  
  Data Correction: If inconsistencies are found, correct the data entries. This may involve:
  
  Updating or correcting master data.
  Reprocessing data if it was incorrectly transferred or extracted.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the long text of the error message for specific guidance related to the inconsistency. This may provide additional context or steps to resolve the issue.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  
  
  Testing: After making corrections, perform tests to ensure that the data is now consistent and that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE30 (for reporting in CO-PA), KE4S (for consistency checks), and KE21N (for creating CO-PA planning).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Profitability Analysis and operating concerns for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a professional who specializes in SAP CO-PA.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistencies causing the KF631 error in your SAP system.