How To Fix KS149 - Check consistency of field &1, as transaction data already exists

KS149 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KS - RK-S Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Check consistency of field &1, as transaction data already exists

What causes this issue?

You changed field &v1&, then the system found existing transaction
data.

System Response

The system allows you to change the field.

How to fix this error?

Normally this change is allowed. If necessary, ensure that there are no
unintended consequences.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS149 - Check consistency of field &1, as transaction data already exists ?

  The SAP error message KS149 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the configuration of a cost center or internal order, specifically related to the field mentioned in the error message. This error typically arises when you attempt to make changes to a cost center or internal order that already has transaction data associated with it. The system is designed to prevent changes that could lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to change a field in a cost center or internal order that is already in use (i.e., it has posted transactions).
  The field in question (denoted as &1 in the error message) is critical for the integrity of the cost accounting data.
  The system checks for existing transaction data and finds that the change you are trying to make would conflict with that data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KS149 error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Field: