How To Fix MILL_PC160 - Internal data tables inconsistent; cancel confirmation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_PC - Mill: Message Pool for Confirmations

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Internal data tables inconsistent; cancel confirmation

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What causes this issue?

Inconsistencies occurred in the data tables in the function module.

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?

Terminate the confirmation without saving.
Confirm your data again.
If the error occurs again, contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Contact the SAP Support Line.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_PC160 - Internal data tables inconsistent; cancel confirmation ?

  The SAP error message MILL_PC160 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the internal data tables related to production confirmations in the SAP system. This error typically occurs during the confirmation process in production planning and can prevent users from completing confirmations for production orders.
  Causes:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: The internal tables that hold data for production confirmations may have become inconsistent due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Manual changes to the database that bypassed standard processes.
  System errors or crashes during data processing.
  Incomplete or incorrect data entries in related tables.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the production planning module can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  User Errors: Users may inadvertently create situations that lead to inconsistencies, such as attempting to confirm production orders that are not properly set up.
  
  
  System Bugs: Occasionally, bugs in the SAP software can lead to unexpected behavior and errors.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Consistency: Use transaction codes like CO13 (Display Production Order) or CO02 (Change Production Order) to check the status of the production order and ensure that all necessary data is correctly entered.
  
  
  Reprocess Confirmations: If the error occurred during a confirmation, try to reprocess the confirmation after ensuring that all data is correct.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes for Analysis:
  
  CO11N: For confirming production orders.
  CO15: For entering production confirmations.
  COHV: For mass processing of confirmations.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the production planning module to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  Database Consistency Check: If you have access to technical support, consider running a database consistency check to identify and resolve any underlying issues.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the steps that led to it.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for production order management and confirmations.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to perform production confirmations.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to production planning and confirmations for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MILL_PC160 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.