How To Fix UGMD005 - Customizing settings are inconsistent

UGMD005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Customizing settings are inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The system found entries for characteristic &V2& in the BW System at
RFC destination &V1&, which do not match the local settings.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Run the program that synchronizes the Customizing settings.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD005 - Customizing settings are inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message UGMD005, which states "Customizing settings are inconsistent," typically indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the configuration settings related to the SAP system's customizing settings. This can occur in various modules, such as Material Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), or others, depending on the context in which the error arises.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The most common cause is that the customizing settings for a particular module or process have not been properly maintained or are conflicting with each other.
  Missing Entries: Required entries in the customizing tables may be missing, leading to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that caused inconsistencies.
  Version Mismatch: Different versions of SAP or add-ons may lead to inconsistencies if not properly aligned.
  User Authorizations: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to view