How To Fix /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING209 - Appl. & usage & and table &: Inactive version is inconsistent

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING -

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Appl. & usage & and table &: Inactive version is inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING209 - Appl. & usage & and table &: Inactive version is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/CUSTOMIZING209 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the inactive version of a customizing object. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Customizing and Transport Management System, where changes to customizing settings are made and need to be properly managed.
  Cause:
  
  
  Inactive Version Issues: The inactive version of a customizing object (like a condition record, pricing procedure, etc.) is inconsistent with the active version. This can happen if:
  
  Changes were made to the active version without properly updating the inactive version.
  There are missing entries or incorrect data in the inactive version.
  The inactive version was not properly transported or activated.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), and the transport did not include all necessary objects or was not executed correctly, this can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Manual Changes: Manual changes made directly in the database or through custom programs that bypass standard SAP processes can also lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Inactive Version: 
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the inactive version of the object in question.
  Compare it with the active version to identify discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Activate the Inactive Version: 
  
  If the inactive version is correct and should be used, activate it. This can usually be done through the customizing transaction where the object is maintained.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Inactive Version: 
  
  If the inactive version is corrupted or inconsistent, you may need to recreate it. This can involve copying the active version to create a new inactive version.
  
  
  
  Transport Management: 
  
  Ensure that all necessary transports are correctly executed and that the target system has all the required customizing settings.
  Check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate issues during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP Notes and documentation related to the specific customizing object you are working with. There may be specific guidelines or known issues that can help resolve the inconsistency.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to analyze the underlying tables and structures related to the customizing object.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Customizing Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific module or area of SAP you are working with, as there may be specific guidelines for managing customizing objects.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.