How To Fix M5211 - Inconsistency between table T001W and table T001K

M5211 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M5 - LIS: Standard Analyses (Inventory Controlling Doc. Analysis)

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Inconsistency between table T001W and table T001K

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5211 - Inconsistency between table T001W and table T001K ?

  The SAP error message M5211 indicates an inconsistency between the tables T001W (Plant Data) and T001K (Company Code Data). This error typically arises when there is a mismatch in the configuration or data between these two tables, which are essential for the proper functioning of materials management and financial accounting processes in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Entries: There may be entries in T001W (plant data) that do not have corresponding entries in T001K (company code data).
  Deleted or Inactive Data: If a plant or company code has been deleted or marked as inactive, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration during the setup of plants or company codes can lead to mismatches.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) without proper synchronization, inconsistencies may arise.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the contents of T001W and T001K.
  Identify any plants in T001W