How To Fix KP073 - Controlling area data for the variant is inconsistent

KP073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KP - CO-OM Planning

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Controlling area data for the variant is inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The controlling area data entered via the variant is inconsistent.
Revaluation : &V3&
Controlling area of revaluation : &V1&
Controlling area currently used : &V2&

System Response

Processing has been terminated

How to fix this error?

Check the consistency of the data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KP073 - Controlling area data for the variant is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message KP073 ("Controlling area data for the variant is inconsistent") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific variant for a controlling area, but the data associated with that variant is not consistent or is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The variant you are trying to use may have been modified or deleted, leading to inconsistencies in the controlling area data.
  Missing Configuration: The controlling area or the associated settings for the variant may not be properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the controlling area data.
  Transport Issues: If the variant was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be inconsistencies due to missing or incomplete transport requests.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variant Configuration: Go to the transaction where the variant is defined (e.g., KP26, KP27) and verify