How To Fix TPM_AD206 - Difference procedure: Accrual/deferral method is not consistent (&1,&2)

TPM_AD206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPM_AD - Treasury: Accrual/Deferral of Profits

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Difference procedure: Accrual/deferral method is not consistent (&1,&2)

What causes this issue?

You can only use the accrual/deferral method "004 - pro rata with linear
discounting" with the reset procedure.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Change the settings in the corresponding IMG activity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPM_AD206 - Difference procedure: Accrual/deferral method is not consistent (&1,&2) ?

  The SAP error message TPM_AD206 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the difference procedure for accruals and deferrals in the context of Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) or Financial Accounting (FI). This error typically arises when the settings for the difference procedure do not align with the expected configuration for the transaction or the financial instrument being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The difference procedure defined for the financial instrument or transaction does not match the expected accrual/deferral method in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the financial instrument may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in how accruals and deferrals are calculated.
  Transaction Type Mismatch: The transaction type used may not be compatible with the defined difference procedure.
  Custom Settings: If there are custom configurations or enhancements in the system, they may not be aligned with standard settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the difference procedure in