How To Fix MN163 - An error has occurred during saving of data on business volume comparison

MN163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 163

• Message text: An error has occurred during saving of data on business volume comparison

What causes this issue?

An error occurred during the storing of the statistical data records
for"subsequent settlement" (end-of-period rebate settlement).
Possible reasons:

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

Database problem (most likely)
Program error

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN163 - An error has occurred during saving of data on business volume comparison ?

  The SAP error message MN163, which states "An error has occurred during saving of data on business volume comparison," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an issue with saving data related to business volume comparisons, often in the context of Material Management (MM) or Sales and Distribution (SD) modules.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the database.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action, leading to a failure in saving the data.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database locks, system performance problems, or issues with the application server.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the system related to business volume comparison could lead to this error.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the system, they might be causing the