How To Fix T4188 - Adjustment activity on &1 is not possible. Adjustment already done on &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T4 - Time deposit processing

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Adjustment activity on &1 is not possible. Adjustment already done on &2.

What causes this issue?

Fiduciary adjustment activity is not possible on a date prior to the
previous adjustment date.

How to fix this error?

Either the previous adjustment activity should be reversed or a new
adjustment date should be entered so that it is later than the previous
adjustment date.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T4188 - Adjustment activity on &1 is not possible. Adjustment already done on &2. ?

  The SAP error message T4188 indicates that an adjustment activity cannot be performed on a specific object (denoted by &1) because an adjustment has already been made on another object (denoted by &2). This typically occurs in the context of financial adjustments, inventory management, or similar processes where adjustments are tracked and managed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Adjustments: The primary cause of this error is that an adjustment has already been processed for the specified object. SAP prevents further adjustments to maintain data integrity and avoid inconsistencies.
  Incorrect Object Reference: The object you are trying to adjust may not be the correct one, or it may have already been finalized in a previous transaction.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the system that restrict adjustments under certain conditions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Adjustment History: Review the adjustment history for the object in question (both &1 and &2) to confirm that an adjustment has already been made. This can usually be done through transaction codes related to the specific module (e.g., MM for materials management, FI for financials).
  Identify the Correct Object: Ensure that you are attempting to adjust the correct object. If you are trying to adjust &1, verify that it is the intended target and that no prior adjustments have been made that would conflict with your current action.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for the specific module you are working with to understand the adjustment process and any restrictions that may apply.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide guidance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that can help you view adjustment logs or history, such as:
  
  MB51: Material Document List
  FB03: Display Document
  MRBR: Release Blocked Invoices
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error T4188 for potential patches or updates that may address known issues.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform adjustments in the system, as restrictions may also lead to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.