How To Fix MN123 - No arrangement calendar exists for rebate arrangement &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 123

• Message text: No arrangement calendar exists for rebate arrangement &

What causes this issue?

Rebate arrangement &V1& has no arrangement calender.
The validity periods of arrangements can only be extended (to cover the
next calendar year for instance) if the latter have been provided with
an arrangement calendar.
Arrangement calendars are adopted from the arrangement type when
arrangements are first created.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the arrangement calendar.
You can activate or reactivate the arrangement calendar from within
arrangement maintenance. If you have entered an arrangement calendar in
the arrangement type subsequently, you must activate it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN123 - No arrangement calendar exists for rebate arrangement & ?

  The SAP error message MN123 "No arrangement calendar exists for rebate arrangement" typically occurs in the context of rebate processing in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid arrangement calendar for the specified rebate arrangement. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Arrangement Calendar: The most common cause is that the arrangement calendar has not been created or is not assigned to the rebate arrangement.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for rebate arrangements may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a valid calendar.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the rebate arrangement or the calendar.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Assign an Arrangement Calendar:
  
  Go to the transaction code VBO1 (Create Rebate Arrangement) or VBO2 (Change Rebate Arrangement).
  Check if an arrangement calendar is assigned to the rebate arrangement. If not, you need to create one using transaction code VBO3 (Display Rebate Arrangement) or through the configuration settings.
  You can create a new arrangement calendar using transaction code OVB1 (Maintain Arrangement Calendar).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for rebate processing is correctly set up. This can be done in the SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) configuration menu under:
  
  Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Rebates -> Rebate Processing -> Define Arrangement Calendar.
  
  
  Verify that the arrangement calendar is active and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the customer and the rebate arrangement to ensure that all necessary information is complete and accurate.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to rebate processing for any additional insights or specific steps that may be required for your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VBO1: Create Rebate Arrangement
  VBO2: Change Rebate Arrangement
  VBO3: Display Rebate Arrangement
  OVB1: Maintain Arrangement Calendar
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify rebate arrangements and calendars.
  
  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 Sales and Distribution (SD) and rebate processing.