How To Fix KH313 - Date fields & and & are inconsistent

KH313 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 313

• Message text: Date fields & and & are inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH313 - Date fields & and & are inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message KH313, which states "Date fields & and & are inconsistent," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or profitability analysis (CO-PA) when there are discrepancies in date fields that are expected to be consistent across different records or transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The inconsistency usually arises from one of the following scenarios:
  
  Mismatched Dates: The date fields being compared or used in calculations do not match. For example, a posting date may be earlier or later than a required date.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the controlling area or the settings related to the specific transaction.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to incorrect dates being entered in the system.
  Document Flow Issues: If there are related documents (like purchase orders, sales orders, etc.) with inconsistent dates, this can trigger the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KH313 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Date Fields: Review