How To Fix P4204 - Inconsistencies may occur if you assign a different dunning procedure

P4204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Inconsistencies may occur if you assign a different dunning procedure

What causes this issue?

Assigning a different dunning procedure to the dunning area can lead to
inconsistencies with the values stored in the customer master.

How to fix this error?

The master data is converted automatically by running program RFFMKWD1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P4204 - Inconsistencies may occur if you assign a different dunning procedure ?

  The SAP error message P4204 indicates that there are inconsistencies that may arise if a different dunning procedure is assigned to a customer or vendor account. This typically occurs in the context of accounts receivable or accounts payable when managing dunning processes, which are used to remind customers or vendors of overdue payments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dunning Procedure Change: The error is triggered when there is an attempt to change the dunning procedure for a customer or vendor account that already has a history of dunning notices. This can lead to inconsistencies in the dunning history and the way overdue payments are managed.
  Data Integrity Issues: Changing the dunning procedure can affect the data integrity of the dunning history, as different procedures may have different rules, thresholds, and processes for managing overdue accounts.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the dunning procedure that are not compatible with the existing data or settings for the