How To Fix W8702 - Entry is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

• Message number: 702

• Message text: Entry is inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8702 - Entry is inconsistent ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W8702 - Entry is inconsistent
  
  Cause:
  The error message W8702 - Entry is inconsistent typically occurs in SAP when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the data entered during a transaction. This can happen in various modules, but it is most commonly seen in Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), or Materials Management (MM) during document posting or data entry.
  Common causes include:  
  
  Data fields that are logically inconsistent (e.g., posting a document with incompatible account assignments).  
  Missing or incorrect master data (e.g., cost center, profit center, or vendor/customer master data not maintained or inconsistent).  
  Incorrect combination of fields that violate business rules or validation checks.  
  Currency or amount inconsistencies (e.g., exchange rate issues, amount fields not matching).  
  Incomplete or incorrect reference data (e.g., missing tax codes, incorrect document types).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the W8702 - Entry is inconsistent error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Detailed Error Log:
  
  Look at the detailed error message or long text associated with W8702 to identify which fields or data are inconsistent.
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data (cost centers, profit centers, vendors, customers, GL accounts) are correctly maintained and active.
  
  
  Validate Field Entries:
  
  Check the entries made in the transaction for correctness and consistency. For example:  
  
  Ensure that the account assignments are valid and correspond to the correct controlling objects.  
  Verify that the currency and amounts are correctly entered and consistent with exchange rates.
  
  
  
  Check Document and Posting Parameters:
  
  Confirm that document types, posting keys, and other parameters are correctly used and consistent with the business process.
  
  
  Use SAP Tools:  
  
  Use transaction codes like OBYC (for MM account determination), OKB9 (for default cost centers), or KSB1 (cost center reports) to verify master data.  
  Use transaction SM13 to check for update errors if the inconsistency is related to database updates.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to message W8702 for your specific module and scenario.
  
  
  Re-enter or Correct Data:
  
  After identifying the inconsistent data, correct the entries and try posting again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: W87 (often related to CO or FI postings)  
  Common Transactions: FB50, FB60, FB70, MIRO, or other posting transactions depending on the module.  
  SAP Modules: FI (Financial Accounting), CO (Controlling), MM (Materials Management)  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS Notes for any known bugs or patches related to this message.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Data inconsistency due to incorrect or missing master data, invalid field combinations, or business rule violations during posting.  
  Solution: Review detailed error text, verify and correct master data and transaction entries, ensure consistency in account assignments and amounts, and reprocess the transaction.  
  Related Info: Often linked to FI/CO postings; use SAP tools and notes for troubleshooting.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.