How To Fix RMSFRMDIA491 - Data is inconsistent; perform costing again first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSFRMDIA -

• Message number: 491

• Message text: Data is inconsistent; perform costing again first

What causes this issue?

You have made changes to parameters or data without performing costing
again afterwards. The parameters or data displayed in the output no
longer match the values that were calculated.

System Response

Output is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Perform costing again so that the parameters and data are consistent
with the values that were calculated. To do this, choose the
<ZK>Perform New Costing</> symbol. You can then output the data.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMSFRMDIA491 - Data is inconsistent; perform costing again first ?

  The SAP error message RMSFRMDIA491 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the data related to the costing of materials or products. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Retail or SAP S/4HANA systems when there are discrepancies in the data that prevent the system from processing further transactions or calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The most common cause of this error is that the costing data for a material or product has been changed or is not aligned with the current state of the inventory or sales data.
  Incomplete Costing Run: If a costing run was not completed successfully or if there were changes made to the master data after the costing run, this can lead to inconsistencies.
  Changes in Master Data: Changes in material master data, such as changes in valuation classes, cost components, or pricing conditions, can lead to inconsistencies if they are not reflected in the costing.
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: Configuration issues in the system related to costing or inventory management can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Reperform Costing: The primary solution is to reperform the costing for the affected materials or products. This can usually be done through the transaction code related to costing (e.g., CK11N for creating a cost estimate).
  Check for Changes: Review any recent changes made to the material master data or pricing conditions that could have led to the inconsistency. Ensure that all relevant data is updated and consistent.
  Analyze Logs: Check the logs for the costing run to identify any errors or warnings that may provide insight into what went wrong during the previous costing process.
  Consistency Check: Use transaction codes like CKR1 (for cost estimate consistency check) to identify and resolve any inconsistencies in the costing data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may be required.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Change Cost Estimate), and CKR1 (Cost Estimate Consistency Check).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform costing and make changes to the material master data.
  Testing in Development: If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to better understand the cause and test potential solutions without affecting production data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RMSFRMDIA491 error and ensure that your costing data is consistent and accurate.