How To Fix G4101 - Maintain non-consent recovery percentage for penalty category &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G4 - EC-CS Consolidation

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Maintain non-consent recovery percentage for penalty category &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G4101 - Maintain non-consent recovery percentage for penalty category & ?

  The SAP error message G4101, which states "Maintain non-consent recovery percentage for penalty category &," typically occurs in the context of penalty management within SAP, particularly in modules related to financial or regulatory compliance. This error indicates that a required configuration for a specific penalty category has not been set up correctly.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system expects a non-consent recovery percentage to be defined for a specific penalty category, but it has not been maintained in the system. This percentage is crucial for calculating penalties or fees associated with non-compliance or other regulatory issues.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the non-consent recovery percentage for the specified penalty category. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area for penalty management. This is usually found under the following path:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting -> Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable -> Penalty Management -> Define Penalty Categories
  
  
  
  
  Locate the Penalty Category:
  
  Find the penalty category that is causing the error. You may need to search for it by its identifier or description.
  
  
  
  Maintain Non-Consent Recovery Percentage:
  
  Once you have located the penalty category, check if the non-consent recovery percentage field is filled in.
  If it is empty, enter the appropriate percentage value that reflects the recovery rate for non-consent penalties.
  
  
  
  Save Your Changes:
  
  After entering the required information, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, perform a test transaction that previously triggered the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to penalty management for more detailed information on how to configure penalty categories and their associated parameters.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorization to make changes in the configuration settings.
  Consulting with Experts: If you are unsure about the appropriate percentage to enter, consult with your finance or compliance team to determine the correct value based on your organization's policies or regulatory requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G4101 error and ensure that your penalty management configuration is complete and functional.