How To Fix FKK_MDG_CHECK004 - Correspondence: alternative recip. and activity may not both be filled.


FKK_MDG_CHECK004 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FKK_MDG_CHECK - Contract Account Check Messages

  • Message number: 004

  • Message text: Correspondence: alternative recip. and activity may not both be filled.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_MDG_CHECK004 - Correspondence: alternative recip. and activity may not both be filled. ?
    The SAP error message FKK_MDG_CHECK004 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of correspondence in the SAP system, specifically regarding the alternative recipient and activity fields. The error message states that both the alternative recipient and the activity cannot be filled at the same time. 
    
    Cause: This error typically arises in the context of managing correspondence in SAP, particularly in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules. The underlying cause is that the system has a validation rule that prevents both fields from being populated simultaneously, as this could lead to ambiguity in how the correspondence should be processed.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you need to ensure that either the alternative recipient or the activity field is filled, but not both. Here are the steps you can take: Check the Correspondence Configuration: Go to the transaction code for managing correspondence (e.g., FP03 for displaying correspondence). Review the settings

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