How To Fix USMD_XI_PROXY038 - Key mapping for account &1 is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_XI_PROXY - Messages for SOA Services (from EHP5)

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Key mapping for account &1 is inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The key mapping for account &v1& is inconsistent.
The key mapping for the Financial Accounting Chart of Accounts (OTC 899)
defines a key mapping for chart of accounts (OITC 900) for source value
&v2&.
The key mapping for the Financial Accounting Chart of Accounts (OTC 899)
defines a different key mapping for the CoA item ID (OITC 909). The
chart of accounts shall be mapped from source value &v2& to target value
&v3&.

System Response

The system cannot resolve the conflicting key mapping. An error message
is raised. The current processing is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Use the key mapping maintenance application to clean up the inconsistent
key mapping for Financial Accounting Chart of Accounts (OTC 899) and its
keys chart of accounts (OITC 900) and account ID (OITC 909). Create a
consistent key mapping for account &v1&.
You can then restart data replication.

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.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD_XI_PROXY038 - Key mapping for account &1 is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message USMD_XI_PROXY038 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the key mapping for a specific account in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). This error typically arises during data replication or when trying to synchronize master data between systems.
  Cause:
  The inconsistency in key mapping can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Mapping: The key mapping for the specified account may not exist or may be incorrectly defined in the system.
  Data Replication Issues: If there are issues during the data replication process, it can lead to inconsistencies in the key mapping.
  Changes in Master Data: If the master data has been changed or deleted in one system but not in another, it can lead to mismatches.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the MDG or the related systems can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Key Mapping:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or application where you can view the key mapping for the account in question.
  Verify if the key mapping exists and is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Correct Mapping:
  
  If the mapping is missing or incorrect, recreate or correct the key mapping for the account.
  Ensure that the mapping aligns with the expected values in both the source and target systems.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the master data to identify any discrepancies.
  Use transaction codes like MDG_MAT for material or MDG_CUST for customer data to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Replication Monitoring:
  
  Monitor the data replication process to ensure that it is functioning correctly.
  Check for any errors or warnings in the replication logs that might indicate issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MDG_MAT, MDG_CUST, or MDG_BS for managing master data.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message USMD_XI_PROXY038 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  MDG Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the MDG system to ensure they are set up correctly for key mapping and data replication.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency related to the key mapping for the specified account.