How To Fix OK028 - Entries for origin of data and F4 help are inconsistent

OK028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OK - Logical database PS

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Entries for origin of data and F4 help are inconsistent

What causes this issue?

You want to tell the system where to look to locate data. However, the
indicators you have set for the search do not agree with the indicators
you have set for the physical and logical origin of the data.

How to fix this error?

Change your entries so that both areas agree and the system can select
the data.

How can this happen?

When you set the indicator that the physical origin of the data is
<LS>From the archive</>, you must also set the indicator <LS>In archive
data</> under <ZH>Locate value...</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OK028 - Entries for origin of data and F4 help are inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message OK028 indicates that there is an inconsistency between the entries for the origin of data and the F4 help in the system. This typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) modules when trying to access or input data related to cost centers, internal orders, or other financial objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Master Data: The master data for the cost centers, internal orders, or other financial objects may not be properly maintained or may have been changed without updating related entries.
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the controlling area or the relevant organizational units may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access certain data, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or during an upgrade, inconsistencies may arise if the data was not properly mapped