How To Fix MN171 - Busn. vol. comp. needed before final settlement for reb. arrangement &1


MN171 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 171

  • Message text: Busn. vol. comp. needed before final settlement for reb. arrangement &1

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  • What causes this issue?

    It is not possible to carry out final settlement without prior
    comparison and agreement of the business volume data.

    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?

    Carry out the business volume comparison for settlement date &V2& with
    respect to rebate arrangement &V1&.
    If the business volume comparison does not absolutely require business
    volume comparison type &V3&, you can also delete the indicator
    <LS>Business volume comparison required for final settlement</> from
    the arrangement.
    Carry out settlement accounting for this rebate arrangement again.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN171 - Busn. vol. comp. needed before final settlement for reb. arrangement &1 ?
    The SAP error message MN171 indicates that a business volume component is required before you can perform a final settlement for a rebate arrangement. This error typically arises in the context of rebate processing in SAP, where certain prerequisites must be met before finalizing settlements.
    
    Cause: The error occurs because the system requires a business volume component (such as sales data or other relevant metrics) to be available and processed before you can complete the final settlement of a rebate arrangement. This is often due to: Missing Sales Data: The necessary sales data that contributes to the rebate calculation has not been recorded or processed. Incomplete Rebate Arrangement: The rebate arrangement may not be fully set up or may be missing key information. Timing Issues: The business volume data may not have been updated or posted in the system at the time of the settlement attempt.
    Solution: To resolve the MN171 error, you can take the following

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