How To Fix PSSC_CONTR071 - Decision basis version is out of date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSSC_CONTR - Messages for application controller

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Decision basis version is out of date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSSC_CONTR071 - Decision basis version is out of date ?

  The SAP error message PSSC_CONTR071 indicates that the decision basis version you are trying to use is out of date. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Profitability and Cost Management (PCM) or similar modules where decision bases are used for calculations and reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Outdated Decision Basis: The decision basis version you are referencing has not been updated to reflect the latest data or changes in the underlying configuration or master data.
  Data Changes: Changes in the underlying data (like master data or configuration) that affect the decision basis have not been reflected in the version you are using.
  Version Management: The version you are trying to use may have been superseded by a newer version that includes necessary updates.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Update the Decision Basis:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or application where you manage decision bases.
  Check for any available updates or new versions of the decision basis.
  If a newer version exists, select it for your calculations or reporting.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Decision Basis:
  
  If the decision basis is significantly outdated, consider recreating it from scratch to ensure it reflects the latest data and configurations.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Review any dependencies or related configurations that may need to be updated alongside the decision basis.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to manage decision bases in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing decision bases, such as those for creating, updating, or viewing decision bases.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message PSSC_CONTR071 for any specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  Version Control: Understand how version control works in your SAP environment, especially in relation to decision bases, to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your decision basis is up to date for accurate calculations and reporting.