How To Fix VK_A021 - The data from system/client & is not compatible with the input data

VK_A021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK_A - Automatic Changes to Customizing for Pricing

• Message number: 021

• Message text: The data from system/client & is not compatible with the input data

What causes this issue?

The data from system/client &V1& is incompatible with the input data.

System Response

In this case, the master data statistics cannot be used.

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VK_A021 - Details

• The SAP error message VK_A021 indicates that there is a compatibility issue between the data from a specific system or client and the input data you are trying to process. This error typically arises in the context of pricing or condition records in SAP, particularly when dealing with the condition technique in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module.
  Causes of VK_A021
  
  
  Data Incompatibility: The data being processed may not match the expected format or structure. This can happen if there are differences in the configuration or master data between the systems or clients.
  
  
  Client-Specific Data: The data you are trying to use may be specific to a different client or system, and it is not available or applicable in the current context.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If data was transported from one client to another, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Version Mismatch: Different versions of SAP or different configurations