How To Fix KG589 - Inconsistent parent (&)/child (&) relationship

KG589 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 589

• Message text: Inconsistent parent (&)/child (&) relationship

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG589 - Inconsistent parent (&)/child (&) relationship ?

  The SAP error message KG589, which states "Inconsistent parent (&)/child (&) relationship," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost centers, internal orders, or other hierarchical structures in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to inconsistencies in the master data relationships between parent and child objects. Common causes include:
  
  
  Incorrect Hierarchical Structure: The parent-child relationship may not be correctly defined in the system. For example, a cost center may be assigned as a child to a parent that is not valid or does not exist.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been recent changes to the organizational structure, inconsistencies may arise.
  
  
  Deletion of Objects: If a parent object has been deleted or made inactive while child objects still reference it, this can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the controlling area or organizational units can also lead