How To Fix SD_CDS_ENTITY031 - Inconsistent CDS Header Information generated for "&1" ( "&2" )

SD_CDS_ENTITY031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_CDS_ENTITY - Messages for STOBS/entities

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Inconsistent CDS Header Information generated for "&1" ( "&2" )

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_CDS_ENTITY031 - Inconsistent CDS Header Information generated for "&1" ( "&2" ) ?

  The SAP error message SD_CDS_ENTITY031 indicates that there is inconsistent information in the Core Data Services (CDS) header for a specific entity. This error typically arises in the context of Sales and Distribution (SD) when there are discrepancies in the data being processed, particularly when dealing with CDS views that aggregate or represent sales documents.
  Cause
  The inconsistency can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be discrepancies in the underlying database tables that the CDS view is based on. This could be due to missing or incorrect data in the sales documents, customer master data, or other related tables.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the SAP system related to the sales document types, item categories, or other related settings can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  CDS View Definition: The CDS view itself may have been defined incorrectly, leading to mismatches in the expected data structure.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the CDS views or related objects