How To Fix KX963 - Length of structure from T242S and sender structure are different

KX963 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 963

• Message text: Length of structure from T242S and sender structure are different

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX963 - Length of structure from T242S and sender structure are different ?

  The SAP error message KX963, which states "Length of structure from T242S and sender structure are different," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when there is a mismatch in the data structure definitions between the sender and receiver in a transfer of cost elements or other related data.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Structure Mismatch: The error arises when the structure of the data being sent does not match the expected structure defined in the T242S table. This can happen if:
  
  The sender structure has been modified (e.g., fields added or removed).
  The T242S table has been updated or customized, leading to a mismatch.
  There are inconsistencies in the configuration of the controlling area or cost objects.
  
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate the data structures, they may not align with the standard SAP structures.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), and the