How To Fix PG285 - Action & that changed the status was found. Data inconsistency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PG - Error Messages for Master Data Programs

• Message number: 285

• Message text: Action & that changed the status was found. Data inconsistency

What causes this issue?

The 'Additional Actions' infotype (0302) contains an action which
changed the employee's employment status. This status can only have
been set by a subsequent change in the Actions table (T529A).

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?

Delete the employment status for the action in the Actions table, or
delete the 'Additional Actions' record.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG285 - Action & that changed the status was found. Data inconsistency ?

  The SAP error message PG285 indicates that there is a data inconsistency issue related to a specific action that has changed the status of an object. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Project System (PS) or other modules where status management is crucial.
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: The error usually occurs when there is a mismatch between the status of an object (like a project, order, or task) and the underlying data in the database. This can happen due to:
  
  Manual changes made to the status that are not reflected in the related data.
  Incomplete or incorrect data entries.
  Issues during data migration or system upgrades.
  Concurrent updates by multiple users leading to conflicts.
  
  
  
  Business Logic Violations: The action that triggered the status change may not comply with the business rules defined in the system, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Status Management: Review the status management settings for the affected object. Ensure that the status transitions are valid and that the current status aligns with the expected data.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction codes like CJEN (for Project System) to perform a consistency check on the project or order. This can help identify and rectify inconsistencies.
  
  
  Reprocess the Action: If the error occurred during a specific action, try to reprocess that action after ensuring that all related data is consistent and valid.
  
  
  Review Change Logs: Check the change logs to identify what changes were made and by whom. This can help pinpoint the source of the inconsistency.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through standard troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder), CJ02 (Change Project), and CJ03 (Display Project) for managing projects in SAP PS.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error PG285 in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PG285 error and implement a solution to resolve the data inconsistency.