How To Fix TB356 - No differing pairs of entries exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TB - SM31 table maintenance messages

• Message number: 356

• Message text: No differing pairs of entries exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TB356 - No differing pairs of entries exist ?

  The SAP error message TB356 "No differing pairs of entries exist" typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when you are trying to compare or analyze data entries, particularly in the context of transport requests, customizing, or data consistency checks. This message indicates that the system did not find any differences between the entries you are trying to compare.
  Cause:
  
  No Differences Found: The most straightforward cause is that the entries you are comparing are identical, meaning there are no differing pairs to report.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for the comparison may not be set correctly, leading to no results being found.
  Data Consistency: The data in the system may be consistent, and thus there are no discrepancies to report.
  Transport Requests: If this error occurs during a transport request, it may indicate that the objects being transported are already in sync with the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Data: Check the entries you are comparing to ensure that they are indeed supposed to have differences. If they are identical, then the message is expected.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Review and adjust the selection criteria or parameters used for the comparison to ensure you are targeting the correct data.
  Check Transport Requests: If this error occurs in the context of transport requests, verify that the transport request is correctly configured and that the objects are not already in sync.
  Review Logs: Check any relevant logs or documentation to see if there are additional details that can help clarify why no differing pairs were found.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the transaction or process you are working with.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error may occur in various transaction codes, such as SE10 (Transport Organizer), SE01 (Transport Organizer), or SE09 (Transport Organizer).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists and you believe it should not be occurring, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the TB356 error message effectively.