How To Fix WN652 - Plant &1 is inconsistent in the target system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WN - Plant master data maintenance (integrated)

• Message number: 652

• Message text: Plant &1 is inconsistent in the target system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN652 - Plant &1 is inconsistent in the target system ?

  The SAP error message WN652 indicates that there is an inconsistency related to a plant in the target system during a data transfer or migration process. This error typically arises in scenarios involving the transfer of master data, such as when using the SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) or during system migrations.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The plant data in the source system does not match the data in the target system. This could be due to missing entries, incorrect configurations, or discrepancies in the master data.
  Configuration Issues: The target system may not have the necessary configuration or settings for the plant being referenced.
  Transport Issues: If the data was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to incomplete or incorrect data.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the plant data in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Plant Configuration: Verify that the plant is correctly configured in the target system. Ensure that all necessary master data (e.g., material master, vendor master) related to the plant is present and correctly set up.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check between the source and target systems. Identify any discrepancies in the plant data and resolve them.
  Transport Logs: If the error occurred during a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the plant data in the target system.
  Re-Transfer Data: If the issue persists, consider re-transferring the relevant data after ensuring that all configurations and authorizations are correct.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), or SE78 (SAP Archive Link) to check the relevant tables and data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to data migration and master data management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.