How To Fix NAA179 - Actual data at time of comparison and agreement inconsistent (int. error)

NAA179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Actual data at time of comparison and agreement inconsistent (int. error)

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NAA179 - Details

• The SAP error message NAA179, which states "Actual data at time of comparison and agreement inconsistent (int. error)," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's financial or controlling modules, particularly when dealing with actual data comparisons, such as in the context of internal orders, cost centers, or profitability analysis.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: The error often arises due to inconsistencies in the actual data being compared. This could be due to:
  
  Missing or incomplete data entries.
  Data that has been changed or deleted after the comparison was initiated.
  Issues with the underlying database or data integrity problems.
  
  
  
  Timing Issues: The error may also occur if there are timing issues, such as:
  
  Transactions being posted after the comparison was made.
  Differences in the periods being compared (e.g., comparing data from different fiscal periods).
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system related to the financial or controlling modules can also lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Data Verification: 
  
  Check the actual