How To Fix LM371 - Anal. characteristics and structure of generated characteristics differ

LM371 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LM - Treasury: Limit Management

• Message number: 371

• Message text: Anal. characteristics and structure of generated characteristics differ

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LM371 - Anal. characteristics and structure of generated characteristics differ ?

  The SAP error message LM371, which states "Analytical characteristics and structure of generated characteristics differ," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Logistics Execution (LE) or Warehouse Management (WM) modules. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the characteristics defined in the system and the characteristics that are being generated or analyzed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Characteristics: The error often arises when there is a discrepancy between the characteristics defined in the master data (like material master, info records, etc.) and the characteristics that are being used in the analysis or reporting.
  Changes in Data Structure: If there have been recent changes to the data structure or characteristics in the system (e.g., changes in the configuration of characteristics in the InfoObject), it can lead to this error.
  Inconsistent Data: If the data being processed has been altered or is inconsistent with the expected structure, this can trigger the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristics Configuration: Review the