How To Fix KG617 - Inconsistency between Customizing and field table

KG617 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 617

• Message text: Inconsistency between Customizing and field table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG617 - Inconsistency between Customizing and field table ?

  The SAP error message KG617, which states "Inconsistency between Customizing and field table," typically occurs in the context of the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting or internal orders. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the configuration settings in the Customizing (transaction SPRO) and the actual data in the field tables.
  Causes of Error KG617
  
  
  Configuration Changes: Changes made in the Customizing settings (like cost center definitions, order types, etc.) that have not been properly reflected in the underlying database tables.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: Manual changes to the data in the database that do not align with the current configuration settings.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), inconsistencies may arise if the transport was not executed correctly.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Entries: Required entries in the configuration may be missing or incorrectly defined, leading to discrepancies.
  
  
  Solutions to Error KG617
  
  
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