How To Fix MDG_FICA_CHECK004 - Correspondence: alternative recip. and activity may not both be filled.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_FICA_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 MDG_FICA_CHECK004 - Correspondence: alternative recip. and activity may not both be filled. ?

  The SAP error message MDG_FICA_CHECK004 indicates that there is a validation issue related to the configuration of correspondence in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, specifically in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) for Financial Accounting (FICA). The error message states that both the alternative recipient and the activity cannot be filled at the same time.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a correspondence record in SAP, and you have filled in both the "Alternative Recipient" and the "Activity" fields. According to the business logic defined in the system, these two fields are mutually exclusive, meaning that you can only fill one of them at a time.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that only one of the two fields is populated:
  
  
  Check the Correspondence Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction or screen where you are entering the correspondence details.
  Review the fields for "Alternative Recipient" and "Activity."
  
  
  
  Modify the Input:
  
  If you have filled both fields, decide which one is appropriate for your use case.
  Clear the field that is not needed. For example, if you want to specify an alternative recipient, remove the entry in the Activity field, or vice versa.
  
  
  
  Save the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to save the record again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Check the SAP Help Portal or your organization's internal documentation for more details on the configuration of correspondence in FICA.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) that may be related to the correspondence you are working with.
  Customizing Settings: If you have access, review the customizing settings in SPRO under Financial Accounting (FI) to understand how correspondence is configured in your system.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to correspondence records.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.