How To Fix PSJ_CORE012 - Category &1 entries are inconsistent

PSJ_CORE012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSJ_CORE - PSJ Messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Category &1 entries are inconsistent

What causes this issue?

There is an inconsistency in the attributes for the aggregated process
activity log. The number of entries for the <DS:DE.PSJ_STEP_TYPE>
activity category</> &V1& with which the corresponding
<DS:DE.PSJ_ACTION>activity </> <LS>began </>does not match the number of
entries in for this activity category with which the activity <LS>ended.
</>You are only permitted to have a maximum of one more started entries
than completed entries.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSJ_CORE012 - Category &1 entries are inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message PSJ_CORE012 with the description "Category &1 entries are inconsistent" typically occurs in the context of Project System (PS) or related modules when there are inconsistencies in the data related to a specific category in the system. This can happen due to various reasons, such as data corruption, incorrect configuration, or issues during data entry.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The entries for the specified category may not match the expected format or values in the database.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the project structure or category configuration can lead to inconsistencies.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: Related master data (like cost elements, activity types, etc.) may be missing or incorrectly defined.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another, inconsistencies may arise if the transport was not executed correctly.
  User Input Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to inconsistencies in the project data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the