How To Fix MN011 - Period calculation rule adopted from main record (See long text)

MN011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Period calculation rule adopted from main record (See long text)

What causes this issue?

The calculation rule of the period conditions &V1& differs from the
calculation rule of the associated main condition &V2&. After the
validity end date of the rebate arrangement, final settlement
accounting is carried out with respect to the entire period of the
arrangement. In order for this to be done, the cumulative values must
have a common basis.

System Response

The system has recognized the faulty situation and corrected it.

How to fix this error?

However, should the period conditions contain a different calculation
rule than that of the main condition, you can choose between the
calculation rules for fixed amounts or for percentages.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN011 - Period calculation rule adopted from main record (See long text) ?

  The SAP error message MN011, which states "Period calculation rule adopted from main record," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) when there is an issue with the period calculation rules in the system. This error indicates that the system is trying to adopt a period calculation rule from a main record (like a material master or a production order) but is encountering a problem.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The period calculation rule may not be properly configured in the material master or related records.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the main record and the derived records.
  Master Data Issues: The main record (e.g., material master) might not have a valid period calculation rule defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the period calculation rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction