How To Fix M7628 - Data is inconsistent - corrections have been made

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 628

• Message text: Data is inconsistent - corrections have been made

What causes this issue?

There have been data inconsistencies in the data base.

System Response

The system has made the corrections as required.

How to fix this error?

Check whether any data has been lost. If required, form a new stock
population and stratification.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7628 - Data is inconsistent - corrections have been made ?

  The SAP error message M7628, which states "Data is inconsistent - corrections have been made," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material document processing. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the data related to material movements, stock levels, or inventory records, and that the system has attempted to correct these inconsistencies automatically.
  Causes:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during goods movements, such as wrong quantities or incorrect material numbers.
  System Updates: Changes made to the material master or inventory records that conflict with existing data.
  Batch Management Issues: Problems with batch management, such as missing or incorrect batch information.
  Inconsistent Stock Levels: Discrepancies between the stock levels in the system and the actual physical stock.
  Background Jobs: Background jobs that run and make corrections to data, leading to inconsistencies being flagged.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Documents: Review the material documents related to the transaction that triggered the error. Use transaction codes like MB03 to analyze the documents.
  Analyze Stock Levels: Use transaction codes like MMBE to check stock levels and ensure they match the expected values.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use transaction codes like MB5B or MB5C to run consistency checks on inventory data.
  Review Batch Information: If batch management is involved, ensure that all batches are correctly assigned and that there are no missing batches.
  Correct Data Manually: If the system has made corrections, verify the changes and, if necessary, manually correct any remaining inconsistencies.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed information about the error and the corrections made by the system.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), MB1B (Transfer Posting), and MB1C (Other Goods Receipts).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error M7628 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on inventory management and material document processing for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M7628 error and implement a solution to resolve the inconsistency in your SAP system.