How To Fix MN116 - No supplier business volume data available for period & to &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 116

• Message text: No supplier business volume data available for period & to &

What causes this issue?

No business volume was recorded during the period &V1& to &V2&.
The conditions records in subsequent settlement (condition class 'C')
are used in price determination, the purchase order, the supplier
billing document and the settlement document. The business volumes are
updated in the Logistics Information System (LIS) on the basis of the
document conditions.
However, no business volume data is available in the LIS for the
condition record.

System Response

The requested function "Read business volume data" was performed. This
warning is intended to draw your attention to business volume data that
is not up to date or correct in list displays etc.
You may not be able to carry out the business volume agreement/
comparison for this condition record.

How to fix this error?

Please check the business volume data and the result of the function
that has been performed.
Possible explanations:

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

The rebate arrangement data indicates that there really have been no
documents relating to the condition record. Please check the arrangement
data.
The condition record has never been used for price determination. Please
check relevant documents and/or follow-on documents exist. You can find
details on price determination for a document item under Conditions/
Analysis. There may be an error in Customizing (calculation schema,
access sequence), or the indicator "Subsequent settlement" may not be
set for the supplier or customer.
The condition record concerned for condition type &V4& is identified by
the key combination &V3&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN116 - No supplier business volume data available for period & to & ?

  The SAP error message MN116 ("No supplier business volume data available for period & to &") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Materials Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with reports or transactions that require supplier business volume data. This error indicates that the system could not find any relevant data for the specified supplier and time period.
  Causes:
  
  No Data Exists: There may simply be no business volume data recorded for the specified supplier in the given time frame.
  Incorrect Time Period: The time period specified in the report or transaction may not align with the periods for which data has been recorded.
  Data Not Updated: The data may not have been updated or posted correctly in the system, leading to gaps in the business volume records.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the report may be too restrictive, filtering out all available data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the correct data from being retrieved.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Availability: Verify if there is indeed business volume data for the supplier in the specified period. You can do this by checking the relevant tables (e.g., LFA1, LFB1) or using transaction codes like ME2N or ME3N to view purchasing documents.
  Adjust Time Period: Ensure that the time period specified in your report or transaction is correct and that it matches the periods for which data has been recorded.
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria used in the report. Make sure they are not too restrictive and that they include the necessary parameters to retrieve the data.
  Data Posting: If data is missing, ensure that all relevant transactions (e.g., purchase orders, goods receipts, invoices) have been posted correctly for the supplier.
  Run Data Update Programs: If applicable, run any necessary background jobs or programs that update or aggregate supplier business volume data.
  Consult with IT or SAP Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your IT department or SAP support for further investigation, especially if there are configuration issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME2N (Purchase Orders by Supplier), ME3N (Outline Agreements by Supplier), and ME80FN (General Analyses of Purchasing Documents).
  Tables: Understand the relevant tables that store supplier data, such as LFA1 (Vendor Master), LFB1 (Vendor Master Company Code), and EKPO (Purchasing Document Item).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the MM module to understand how supplier business volume data is managed and reported.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the MN116 error in SAP.