How To Fix MD005 - Consistency check error in program &1 routine &2

MD005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD - Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Consistency check error in program &1 routine &2

What causes this issue?

An error situation occurred in the program.
This error should only occur during the test phase. It usually means
that a programming error exists.

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 report this error to your system administrators (SAP intern)
or send a problem message to the SAP hotline.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD005 - Consistency check error in program &1 routine &2 ?

  The SAP error message MD005, which indicates a "Consistency check error in program &1 routine &2," typically arises in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or related processes. This error suggests that there is an inconsistency in the data being processed, which can prevent the system from executing the required operations.
  Causes of MD005 Error
  
  Data Inconsistency: The most common cause is that there is inconsistent or corrupted data in the material master, BOM (Bill of Materials), or routing information.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in MRP or related modules can lead to inconsistencies.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the program, they may not handle certain scenarios correctly, leading to this error.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like material master records, BOMs, or routings) may be missing or incomplete.
  Version Issues: Sometimes, the error can be related to versioning issues, where the system is trying to access a version