How To Fix WAB205 - Cannot save; diff. attribute in &1 and altern. &2 (&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Cannot save; diff. attribute in &1 and altern. &2 (&3)

What causes this issue?

There are inconsistencies in the settlement document type &V1& and its
alternative settlement document type &V2&. The current settlement
document type can therefore not be replaced by the alternative
settlement document type at settlement management document maintenance.
The issue occurs in field &V3&.

System Response

You cannot save the data unless the inconsistencies are solved.

How to fix this error?

Please adjust the attributes of the settlement document types.
Please verify that for the following attributes the content is
maintained accordingly (even though not necessarily with the same data).
Account Key for Clearing Line in Settlement Document
Alternative Account Key for Clearing Account of Customer
Account Key for Offsetting Account for Material Adjustment
Key for Clearing Account in Supplier Billing Document
Account Key for Materials Without Value Update

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 WAB205 - Cannot save; diff. attribute in &1 and altern. &2 (&3) ?

  The SAP error message WAB205 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the attributes of a primary object and its alternative in the system. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when dealing with characteristics and their values in a product model.
  Cause:
  The error message WAB205 is triggered when you attempt to save a configuration or a variant that has conflicting attributes between the main object (e.g., a configurable material) and its alternative (e.g., a variant of that material). This can happen due to:
  
  Inconsistent Attribute Values: The attributes defined for the main object and the alternative do not match or are not compatible.
  Missing Characteristics: Some characteristics that are required for the alternative may not be defined or are missing in the main object.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the product may not align with the defined rules or dependencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WAB205 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Attribute Consistency:
  
  Review the attributes of both the main object and the alternative. Ensure that they are consistent and compatible.
  Make sure that all required characteristics are defined for both the main object and the alternative.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Go through the configuration settings and dependencies to ensure that they are correctly set up.
  Check if there are any conflicting rules that might be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Adjust Characteristics:
  
  If necessary, modify the characteristics of either the main object or the alternative to ensure they match.
  You may need to add or remove characteristics based on the requirements of the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to save the configuration again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling variant configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CU01 (Create Configuration Profile) or CU02 (Change Configuration Profile) to manage configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the WAB205 error message in your SAP system.