How To Fix P4029 - > Document &1 due after grace period expires (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P4 - IS-PS: Cash Accounting

• Message number: 029

• Message text: > Document &1 due after grace period expires (&2)

What causes this issue?

A grace period for document &v1& is set in the Customizing of <zk>Funds
Management Government</>. The grace period starts on &v3& and ends on
&v2&. The document is due on &v4& and <ZH>after</> the grace period
ends.

System Response

When calculating the public-law dunning interest (penalty surcharges),
the program does not consider any grace period.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P4029 - > Document &1 due after grace period expires (&2) ?

  The SAP error message P4029 indicates that a document is due after the grace period has expired. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, such as invoices or payment processing, where a grace period is defined for payment or document submission.
  Cause:
  The error message P4029 is triggered when:
  
  A document (like an invoice) is past its due date, and the grace period that was allowed for late submission or payment has expired.
  The system is configured to enforce strict compliance with due dates, and any document that is submitted after the grace period will not be accepted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document in question. Ensure that it is indeed past the due date and that the grace period has expired.
  
  
  Review Grace Period Settings: Check the configuration settings for the grace period in your SAP system. This can usually be found in the relevant financial or document management settings.
  
  
  Submit Document on Time: If possible, ensure that documents are submitted before the due date and within the grace period to avoid this error in the future.
  
  
  Adjust Document Dates: If the document is still valid and needs to be processed, you may need to adjust the document dates (if allowed) to bring it back within the acceptable range.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Configuration Settings: The grace period settings can often be found in the configuration of the financial module (e.g., Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payment terms and document processing to understand how grace periods are defined and enforced.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user attempting to process the document has the necessary permissions to do so, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the P4029 error and ensure smoother processing of documents in the future.