How To Fix M8673 - Inconsistency: RSEG for client &, doc.no. &, FY &, & does not exist

M8673 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 673

• Message text: Inconsistency: RSEG for client &, doc.no. &, FY &, & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Logistics invoie document item does not exist in client &V1& with the
invoice number &V2&, fiscal year &V3& and item number &V4&. A data
inconsistency has occurred.

System Response

The invoice document item cannot be processed further. You can continue
with the other items.

How to fix this error?

check that the entries in tables RSEG and RBDIFFME are correct for the
key field mentioned. You can re-start the XPRA report as any time, as
it restarts where it left off.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M8673 - Details

• The SAP error message M8673 indicates an inconsistency in the system related to the document flow in the Materials Management (MM) module. Specifically, it suggests that there is a missing entry in the RSEG table (which stores purchasing document item data) for a specific client, document number, fiscal year, and item.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The purchasing document might have been deleted or not properly created, leading to missing entries in the RSEG table.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database that prevent the proper retrieval of data.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported between systems (e.g., from development to production), inconsistencies might arise if the transport was not executed correctly.
  Custom Development: Custom programs or enhancements that manipulate purchasing documents may lead to inconsistencies if not properly coded.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M8673 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Existence:
  
  Use transaction codes like ME23N (Display