How To Fix PPEBAPI053 - Line balance ID &1 does not match external key &2

PPEBAPI053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEBAPI - API and BAPI Messages in iPPE

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Line balance ID &1 does not match external key &2

What causes this issue?

Line balance &v2& already exists with a different internal key.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEBAPI053 - Line balance ID &1 does not match external key &2 ?

  The SAP error message PPEBAPI053, which states "Line balance ID &1 does not match external key &2," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Production Planning and Execution (PP/PE) module. This error indicates a mismatch between the line balance ID and the external key that is being referenced in a process, such as during the execution of a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) call.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Mismatch: The line balance ID being referenced does not correspond to the expected external key. This could happen if the data was altered or if there is a discrepancy in the data being sent to the BAPI.
  Incorrect External Key: The external key provided in the BAPI call may not exist or may have been incorrectly specified.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity in the database, such as missing or corrupted records.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the system that lead