How To Fix MN028 - Start date & before current date & (statistics correction necessary)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Start date & before current date & (statistics correction necessary)

What causes this issue?

The start of the validity period of the rebate arrangement - and thus of
the conditions - lies in the past. Thus, no purchasing documents that
were entered in the system between the start of the arrangement validity
period and the date the arrangement was created have been taken into
account in the statistics updating for subsequent settlement purposes
because the conditions for end-of-period rebates were not active at the
time of the price determination process.

How to fix this error?

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

If you wish to retain the validity period, you can correct the business
volume figures - adding the missing data - at the time of settlement
accounting, using the function "Business volume comparison".
If the indicator "Subseq. sett. index" is set in the supplier master
record for condition granter &V3& or for the suppliers participating in
the rebate arrangement, you can have the missing statistical data for
end-of-period settlement determined retrospectively by the system and
then have the relevant LIS statistics updated accordingly.
Alternatively, you can bring the validity start date of the arrangement
into line with the date of its creation ($V2&).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN028 - Start date & before current date & (statistics correction necessary) ?

  The SAP error message MN028 indicates that there is an issue with the start date of a statistical record in the system. Specifically, the message states that the start date is before the current date, which is not allowed for certain operations in SAP. This error typically arises in the context of materials management, inventory management, or production planning when dealing with statistical data.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Start Date: The start date for the statistical record is set to a date that is earlier than the current date. This can happen due to data entry errors or incorrect configuration settings.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent the creation or modification of records with start dates that are not in the future.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that require correction before the system allows further processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check and Correct the Start Date:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or report where the error occurred.
  Review the start date of the statistical record and ensure it is set to a date that is today or in the future.
  If necessary, update the start date to a valid value.
  
  
  
  Statistics Correction:
  
  If the error message indicates that a statistics correction is necessary, you may need to run a statistics correction program or transaction to update the relevant records.
  Use transaction codes like MC22 (Change Material Statistics) or MC21 (Display Material Statistics) to review and correct the statistics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., MM, PP) for additional guidance on handling statistical records.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the records in question. Lack of proper permissions can also lead to errors.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing material statistics, such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error MN028 for any specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MN028 error and ensure that your statistical records are correctly configured in SAP.