How To Fix USMD_XI_PROXY041 - Key mapping for item &1 is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 041

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

What causes this issue?

The key mapping for item (FSI) &v1& is inconsistent.
The key mapping for the Financial Consolidation Chart of Accounts (OTC
900) defines a key mapping for chart of accounts (OITC 902) for source
value &v2&.
The key mapping for the Financial Consolidation Chart of Accounts (OTC
900) defines a different key mapping for the CoA item ID (OITC 911). The
chart of accounts is mapped from source value &v2& to target value &v3&.

System Response

The system resolves 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 Consolidation Chart of Accounts (OTC 900) and
its keys chart of accounts (OITC 902) and item ID (OITC 911). Create a
consistent key mapping for item &v1&.
You can then restart the 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD_XI_PROXY041 - Key mapping for item &1 is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message USMD_XI_PROXY041 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the key mapping for a specific item 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 Key Mapping: The key mapping for the specified item (&1) is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Key Mapping: The key mapping may be incorrectly defined, leading to mismatches between the source and target systems.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or structure of the master data can lead to inconsistencies if the key mappings are not updated accordingly.
  Data Replication Issues: Issues during data replication processes can also lead to inconsistencies in key mappings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Key Mapping Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the key mapping configuration in your SAP MDG system.
  Verify that the key mapping for the item in question is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Update Key Mapping:
  
  If the key mapping is missing or incorrect, update it to ensure that it aligns with the source data.
  You may need to create a new key mapping entry if it does not exist.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the data model, ensure that all key mappings are updated to reflect these changes.
  
  
  
  Data Replication Monitoring:
  
  Check the logs for any data replication processes that may have failed or encountered issues.
  Resolve any underlying issues that may be affecting data replication.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the data replication or synchronization process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to key mapping and data replication for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error.
  MDG Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings for key mapping in SAP MDG.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency in key mapping that is causing the error message USMD_XI_PROXY041.