How To Fix FMCA_INCORR097 - Inconsistent diff. periods &1 for inbnd corres. cat. &2; see long text

FMCA_INCORR097 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_INCORR - Messages for Inbound Correspondence

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Inconsistent diff. periods &1 for inbnd corres. cat. &2; see long text

What causes this issue?

The different period for the inbound correspondence category &V2& from
&V3& to &V4& with period key &V1& is no longer valid.

System Response

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?

Change either the default for generating inbound correspondence requests
or the alternative period.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_INCORR097 - Inconsistent diff. periods &1 for inbnd corres. cat. &2; see long text ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_INCORR097 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the differential periods for inbound correspondence categories. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or controlling, particularly when dealing with correspondence or communication related to financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The configuration settings for the correspondence categories may not align with the expected differential periods.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entries in the relevant master data or transaction data can lead to inconsistencies.
  Changes in Settings: If there have been recent changes to the configuration or settings related to the correspondence categories, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Missing or Incorrect Period Definitions: The periods defined for the correspondence categories may not be correctly set up or may be missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMCA_INCORR097 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant correspondence categories in the SAP system.
  Ensure