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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 to incorrect mappings between line balance IDs and external keys.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Input Data: Check the values being passed to the BAPI. Ensure that the line balance ID and external key are correct and correspond to existing records in the system.
  Check Database Records: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to look up the relevant tables and verify that the line balance ID and external key exist and are correctly linked.
  Review BAPI Documentation: Consult the documentation for the specific BAPI being used to ensure that all required parameters are being passed correctly.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, consider debugging the BAPI call to trace where the mismatch occurs.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or patches that may address this specific error message.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant data to ensure that there are no integrity issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Review the specific BAPI documentation for details on the expected input parameters and their formats.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE37 (for BAPI function modules), SE80 (for object navigator), and SE16 (for table display).
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if it appears to be a bug or a deeper system issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PPEBAPI053 error and implement a solution to resolve it.