How To Fix MW285 - Inconsistency: external date cat. & from LIS not in table TPRG

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 285

• Message text: Inconsistency: external date cat. & from LIS not in table TPRG

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW285 - Inconsistency: external date cat. & from LIS not in table TPRG ?

  The SAP error message MW285 indicates an inconsistency between the external date category and the data in the Logistics Information System (LIS) that is not found in the table TPRG. This error typically arises during the processing of logistics data, particularly when dealing with inventory management or related modules.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The external date category being referenced does not match any entries in the TPRG table, which is used to store planning data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to the date categories in the system.
  Missing Entries: The required entries for the external date category may not have been created or may have been deleted inadvertently.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues with the transport that led to missing or inconsistent data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check TPRG Table: Use transaction SE11 or SE16 to view the TPRG table and verify if the external date category exists. If it does not, you may need to create the necessary entries.
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for the Logistics Information System and ensure that the external date categories are correctly defined and mapped.
  Data Consistency Check: Run a consistency check for the LIS data to identify any discrepancies. This can often be done using transaction codes like MCDB or MCNB.
  Recreate Missing Entries: If you find that certain entries are missing, you may need to recreate them manually or through a data upload process.
  Transport Review: If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly transported.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), MCDB (LIS Data Consistency Check), and MCNB (LIS Data Update).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide specific guidance or fixes for known problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the Logistics Information System and inventory management for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation and resolution.