How To Fix SPPF_DET151 - Inconsistent with customizing; pending deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPPF_DET - PPF: Determination Technology

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Inconsistent with customizing; pending deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPPF_DET151 - Inconsistent with customizing; pending deletion ?

  The SAP error message SPPF_DET151 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the customizing settings related to the SAP Product and Process Management (PPM) or similar modules. Specifically, it suggests that there are entries that are pending deletion but are still being referenced or are inconsistent with the current configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Pending Deletion: The error typically arises when there are objects (like characteristics, classes, or other customizing settings) that have been marked for deletion but are still being referenced in the system.
  Inconsistent Customizing: This can occur if there are changes made to the customizing settings that have not been properly updated or if there are dependencies that have not been resolved.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), inconsistencies may arise if the transport did not include all necessary objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Pending Deletions:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings for the object that is causing the error.
  Look for any entries that are marked for deletion and either remove the references to them or finalize the deletion process.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Use transaction SPAU or SPDD to check for any inconsistencies in the customizing settings.
  You can also use transaction SE11 to check the database tables for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Adjust Customizing:
  
  If you find that certain entries are still being referenced, you may need to adjust your customizing settings to remove those references or to restore the deleted objects if they are still needed.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue is related to transport, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that the transport was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP notes and documentation related to the specific error message. SAP often provides notes that can give additional context or solutions for specific issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide more detailed guidance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SPAU/SPDD (Adjustment of Repository Objects).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to SPPF_DET151 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific fixes or recommendations.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on customizing and managing product and process management settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the SPPF_DET151 error message.