How To Fix SIC_FM_CONFIG104 - Threshhold for definite match must be lower than for possible match

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIC_FM_CONFIG - Messages for Fine Match Service

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Threshhold for definite match must be lower than for possible match

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIC_FM_CONFIG104 - Threshhold for definite match must be lower than for possible match ?

  The SAP error message SIC_FM_CONFIG104 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the thresholds set for "definite match" and "possible match" in the context of the SAP system's fuzzy matching or data matching functionality. This error typically arises when the threshold for a definite match is set higher than or equal to the threshold for a possible match, which is logically incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  The error occurs because the system requires that the threshold for a definite match (which indicates a higher level of confidence in the match) must be lower than the threshold for a possible match (which indicates a lower level of confidence). If the definite match threshold is set to a value that is equal to or greater than the possible match threshold, the system cannot process the matching logic correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to adjust the thresholds in the configuration settings. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SICF or SICF_CONFIG in the SAP GUI.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings for fuzzy matching or data matching.
  
  
  
  Check the Threshold Settings:
  
  Locate the settings for "definite match" and "possible match."
  Ensure that the threshold for "definite match" is set to a value that is lower than the threshold for "possible match."
  
  
  
  Adjust the Values:
  
  If the definite match threshold is equal to or greater than the possible match threshold, modify the values accordingly. For example, if the possible match threshold is set to 80, the definite match threshold should be set to a value less than 80 (e.g., 70).
  
  
  
  Save the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the matching functionality works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fuzzy Matching: This is a technique used in data processing to find matches that are not exact but are close enough based on certain criteria. It is commonly used in data cleansing and deduplication processes.
  Thresholds: In the context of fuzzy matching, thresholds are numerical values that determine the level of similarity required for two records to be considered a match. A "definite match" indicates a high level of confidence, while a "possible match" indicates a lower level of confidence.
  SAP Documentation: For more detailed information, refer to the official SAP documentation or help resources related to fuzzy matching and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SIC_FM_CONFIG104 error and ensure that your matching configurations are set correctly.