How To Fix M2897 - Operation indicator does not match update activation

M2897 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 897

• Message text: Operation indicator does not match update activation

What causes this issue?

The indicator to show that operations are used does not agree with the
update settings.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2897 - Operation indicator does not match update activation ?

  The SAP error message M2897, which states "Operation indicator does not match update activation," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material movements. This error indicates a mismatch between the operation indicator specified in the transaction and the update activation settings in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Operation Indicator: The operation indicator used in the transaction does not correspond to the expected value based on the update settings for the material movement.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material management module that are not aligned with the operation being performed.
  Custom Development: If there are custom enhancements or developments in the system, they may not be correctly handling the operation indicators.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the material management module and verify the settings related to the operation indicators.
  Ensure that the operation indicator used in the transaction is valid and correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the