How To Fix MILL_PC185 - Data inconsistency between original and process batch table

MILL_PC185 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Data inconsistency between original and process batch table

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What causes this issue?

The system found inconsistencies between the process batch table PBWU
and the original batch table PROOB.
The reason for this could be as follows:
The original batch was not updated correctly in the process batch table
The original batch was not updated correctly in the original batch
table
In a customer-specific call of the function module, contractictory or
incomplete data was transferred

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 your data.
If you call the function module in a customer-specific development,
check the parameters that you transferred to the parameter. In other
cases, contact the <ZK>SAP Support Line</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_PC185 - Data inconsistency between original and process batch table ?

  The SAP error message MILL_PC185, which indicates "Data inconsistency between original and process batch table," typically arises in the context of batch management in SAP, particularly in the production and process industries. This error suggests that there is a mismatch or inconsistency between the data stored in the original batch table and the data in the process batch table.
  Causes:
  
  Data Corruption: There may be corruption in the database tables that store batch information.
  Incomplete Transactions: If a transaction involving batch processing was not completed successfully, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  Custom Development: Custom programs or enhancements that manipulate batch data may not be handling data correctly.
  System Upgrades or Migrations: Changes in the system, such as upgrades or migrations, can sometimes lead to inconsistencies if not properly managed.
  Concurrent Processing: Multiple processes trying to update the same batch data simultaneously can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Batch Data: Use transaction codes like MSC3N (Display Batch) to check