How To Fix TR684 - Source and consolidation systems may not be the same

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

• Message number: 684

• Message text: Source and consolidation systems may not be the same

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TR684 - Source and consolidation systems may not be the same ?

  The SAP error message TR684 ("Source and consolidation systems may not be the same") typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Financial Consolidation when there is an attempt to perform a consolidation process where the source system and the consolidation system are incorrectly set to be the same. This is a validation error to prevent data inconsistencies and ensure proper data flow.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The source system (where the data originates) is the same as the consolidation system (where the data is being consolidated).
  The configuration settings in the system are incorrect, leading to the same system being identified as both the source and the target for consolidation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for your consolidation process.
  Ensure that the source system and the consolidation system are set to different systems. The source system should be the one where the data is coming from, while the consolidation system should be the one where the data is being processed.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Flow:
  
  If you are using a specific data flow or data model, verify that it is correctly set up to point to different systems for source and consolidation.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If this error occurred after a transport request, check if the transport included any changes to the configuration that might have caused the systems to be set incorrectly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring source and consolidation systems in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide more detailed insights based on your specific system setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By ensuring that the source and consolidation systems are distinct, you should be able to resolve the TR684 error and proceed with your consolidation activities.