How To Fix PN891 - Inconsistency between report category and ACTIVE selection screen version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PN -

• Message number: 891

• Message text: Inconsistency between report category and ACTIVE selection screen version

What causes this issue?

A payroll report class (or a master data report class) is assigned to
the report, although the selection screen version of the ACTIVE report
version was entered with '000' (or '900').

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?

If you want to use a payroll report class, the selection screen version
must be set to '900'.
If you want to use a master data report class, the selection screen
version must be set to '000'.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PN891 - Inconsistency between report category and ACTIVE selection screen version ?

  The SAP error message PN891, which states "Inconsistency between report category and ACTIVE selection screen version," typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the report category defined in the system and the version of the selection screen that is currently active. This can happen due to various reasons, such as changes in the report configuration, updates to the selection screen, or inconsistencies in the data.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Changes: If there have been recent changes to the report configuration or selection screen, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the report or selection screen was transported from one environment to another (e.g., from development to production) without proper synchronization, it can cause this error.
  Versioning Issues: The active version of the selection screen may not match the expected version for the report category.
  Custom Development: If there are custom reports or modifications, they may not align with the standard configurations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Report Configuration: Verify the report category settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the report category is correctly defined and matches the active selection screen version.
  Synchronize Versions: If there are multiple versions of the selection screen, ensure that the correct version is active and corresponds to the report category.
  Transport Management: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  Recreate Selection Screen: If the selection screen is corrupted or misconfigured, consider recreating it or restoring it from a backup.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program flow to identify where the inconsistency arises.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific report or selection screen for any known issues or patches.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the PN891 error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., SE38 for report execution, SE80 for object navigation) to help troubleshoot the issue.
  Support Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.