How To Fix MN044 - Change in condition granter has no effect on operative data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Change in condition granter has no effect on operative data

What causes this issue?

You have changed the condition granter of the rebate arrangement. This
change has no effect on the key combination (for example,
supplier/material) of the already created condition records. The
condition records still apply to the previous condition granter/the
manually entered supplier.

System Response

Subsequent changing of the supplier in the key combination of condition
records is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Check the key combination of existing condition records. Depending on
the circumstances, you may have to

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

delete the condition records
terminate the function "Create new" and create the arrangement directly
with the desired condition granter
do without the function "Create with reference" and recreate the rebate
arrangement (without referencing).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN044 - Change in condition granter has no effect on operative data ?

  The SAP error message MN044 ("Change in condition granter has no effect on operative data") typically occurs in the context of condition records in pricing or purchasing documents. This message indicates that a change made to the condition granter (the entity that grants the condition, such as a vendor or customer) does not impact the existing operative data, meaning that the system does not see any relevant changes that would affect the pricing or conditions applied to transactions.
  Cause:
  
  No Active Condition Records: The condition granter you are trying to change may not have any active condition records associated with it.
  Condition Records Already in Use: The existing condition records may already be locked or in use, preventing changes from being applied.
  Incorrect Condition Type: The condition type you are trying to modify may not be relevant for the current transaction or document.
  Data Consistency: The system may have determined that the change does not affect the existing operative data due to the way conditions are set up or linked.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records: Verify if there are any active condition records for the condition granter you are trying to change. You can do this by navigating to the relevant condition records in the SAP system (e.g., using transaction codes like VK13 for sales or ME13 for purchasing).
  
  
  Review Changes: Ensure that the changes you are making to the condition granter are valid and relevant to the existing condition records. If the changes do not impact any active records, the system will not apply them.
  
  
  Recreate Condition Records: If necessary, you may need to delete the existing condition records and recreate them with the new condition granter information.
  
  
  Check for Locks: Ensure that there are no locks on the condition records that would prevent changes from being applied. You can check for locks using transaction code SM12.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to condition records and pricing to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the conditions in a development or quality environment before applying them in production to ensure that they work as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), VK13 (Display Condition), ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record), ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record), and ME13 (Display Purchasing Info Record).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to condition records.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in pricing and conditions.