How To Fix /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG213 - Inconsistent value range deleted (charac. &1, value range &2 &3 &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG -

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Inconsistent value range deleted (charac. &1, value range &2 &3 &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG213 - Inconsistent value range deleted (charac. &1, value range &2 &3 &4) ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG213 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the value range for a characteristic in the context of the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the value range for a characteristic is not properly defined or has been deleted, leading to issues in data processing or planning.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Value Range: The value range for a characteristic has been deleted or is inconsistent with the data being processed.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that reference the characteristic.
  Configuration Changes: Recent changes in the configuration of characteristics or value ranges may have led to this inconsistency.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another, there may be discrepancies in the data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Value Ranges: Verify the value ranges for the characteristic in question. Ensure that they are correctly defined and active.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., CT04 for characteristics) and check the value ranges.
  
  
  
  Recreate Value Ranges: If the value range has been deleted, you may need to recreate it. Ensure that the values are consistent with the data being processed.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the master data and transactional data to identify any discrepancies.
  
  Use transaction codes like RSPC for process chains or RSMO for monitoring.
  
  
  
  Review Recent Changes: If there were recent changes to the configuration, review them to ensure that they did not inadvertently affect the value ranges.
  
  
  Transport Management: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs and ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.