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

PN891 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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