How To Fix MQ204 - There are differences between purch.order history records and open items

MQ204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 204

• Message text: There are differences between purch.order history records and open items

What causes this issue?

There are differences between the purchase order history records and
GR/IR clearing accounts or delivery cost clearing accounts.

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?

Check the differences that have occurred in table EWUMMFI.
They may have been caused by one of the following:
Manual posting to GR/IR clearing accounts
Changed sort key in the GR/IR clearing account master data
Changed allocation number in the accounting document
Cleared items in GR/IR clearing accounts with a wrong allocation.
Correct any errors that have occurred.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ204 - There are differences between purch.order history records and open items ?

  The SAP error message MQ204 indicates that there are discrepancies between the purchase order history records and the open items in the system. This typically occurs during the reconciliation process when the system checks for consistency between the purchase order history and the associated financial documents.
  Causes of MQ204 Error
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to manual entries, incorrect postings, or changes made to purchase orders after goods receipt or invoice receipt.
  
  
  Incomplete Transactions: If a purchase order has been partially received or invoiced, it may lead to differences in the open items and history records.
  
  
  Document Deletion or Changes: If documents related to the purchase order (like goods receipts or invoices) have been deleted or modified, it can cause discrepancies.
  
  
  Currency Differences: If there are currency conversions involved, differences in exchange rates can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Posting Errors: Errors during the posting of goods receipts or invoice receipts can lead