How To Fix /PRA/FF056 - Data Inconsistency: Item level data exists without respective header data

/PRA/FF056 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/FF -

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Data Inconsistency: Item level data exists without respective header data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/FF056 - Data Inconsistency: Item level data exists without respective header data ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/FF056 Data Inconsistency: Item level data exists without respective header data typically indicates that there is a mismatch between item-level data and header-level data in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or other modules where hierarchical data structures are used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Header Data: The error occurs when item-level entries exist in the database, but the corresponding header data (which should aggregate or summarize these items) is missing or has been deleted.
  Data Corruption: There may be data integrity issues due to system errors, incomplete transactions, or improper data handling.
  Incorrect Deletion: If header data was deleted without properly handling the associated item-level data, this inconsistency can arise.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate data, they may not be handling the relationships between header and item data correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Missing Header Data: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16