How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CUST034 - Inconsistency found in transaction types for selection criteria &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CUST -

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Inconsistency found in transaction types for selection criteria &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CUST034 - Inconsistency found in transaction types for selection criteria &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CUST034 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the transaction types for the selection criteria specified in a particular process or report. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, such as when dealing with payment processing, invoice management, or other financial operations.
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The transaction types defined in the system may not match the selection criteria being used. This can happen if transaction types have been modified, deleted, or incorrectly configured in the system.
  
  
  Missing Transaction Types: If certain transaction types that are expected in the selection criteria are not defined in the system, this can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables that define transaction types.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that interact with standard SAP processes, they may not handle transaction types correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling) and verify the transaction types defined.
  Ensure that the transaction types used in the selection criteria are correctly configured and exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Check the selection criteria being used in the transaction or report that triggered the error. Ensure that they are valid and correspond to the existing transaction types.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant tables to identify any missing or inconsistent entries related to transaction types.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to inspect the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with to see if there are any known issues or updates regarding transaction types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with details of the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Types: In SAP, transaction types are used to categorize different types of financial transactions. They play a crucial role in financial reporting and processing.
  Configuration Transactions: Common transactions for checking and configuring transaction types include:
  
  OBY6 (Define Transaction Types)
  OBA7 (Define Document Types)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the error message /PF1/MSG_CUST034.