How To Fix MC296 - Inconsistency between N and A versions (headers, tables) of MC obj. &

MC296 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MC - Aggregate: views, matchcodes, lock objects

• Message number: 296

• Message text: Inconsistency between N and A versions (headers, tables) of MC obj. &

What causes this issue?

This message implies an internal inconsistency.

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?

Please consult SAP.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MC296 - Details

• The SAP error message MC296 indicates an inconsistency between the N (current) and A (archive) versions of a material master object in the context of the Material Management (MM) module. This error typically arises during processes that involve material master data, such as inventory management or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from one system to another, inconsistencies may arise if the N and A versions were not properly synchronized.
  Manual Data Changes: Manual changes to the material master data that do not properly update both versions can lead to discrepancies.
  System Errors: Bugs or errors in the SAP system can sometimes cause inconsistencies between the N and A versions.
  Archiving Issues: If the archiving process did not complete successfully or if there are issues with the archived data, this can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MC296 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data