How To Fix /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE006 - Client &1, table &2: Activity &3 in profile &4 is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Client &1, table &2: Activity &3 in profile &4 is inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE006 - Client &1, table &2: Activity &3 in profile &4 is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/GLOBAL_TRADE006 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the configuration of a specific activity within a profile in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. This error typically arises when the system detects that the settings for a particular activity do not align with the expected configuration or data integrity rules.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The most common cause is that the configuration for the specified activity in the profile is not set up correctly. This could be due to missing entries, incorrect values, or conflicts with other settings.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data in the relevant tables that the profile is referencing.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from a development environment to production, inconsistencies may arise if the transport did not include all necessary objects or if there were manual changes made after the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the specified profile and activity. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  Compare the configuration with a working profile to identify discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Review Related Tables: 
  
  Investigate the relevant tables mentioned in the error message. Check for any inconsistencies or missing data that could be causing the issue.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to view the data in the tables.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check: 
  
  Run consistency checks or validation reports provided by SAP to identify and rectify any inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Management: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and that there were no errors during the transport process.
  If needed, re-transport the configuration or manually adjust the settings in the target environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/PROF for profile management and /SCMTMS/CONFIG for configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the error message in SAP TM.