How To Fix MN173 - Rebate arrangement & has no company code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Rebate arrangement & has no company code

What causes this issue?

For the purposes of settlement accounting with regard to a rebate
arrangement at purchasing organization level (debit-side via billing
document or credit-side via credit memo), the system requires a company
code.
Either a program error has occurred, or the setting for the settlement
type for arrangement type &V2& has been changed.
If the purchasing organization is assigned to a company code, the
latter is used. Otherwise you must enter a company code during rebate
arrangement maintenance.

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?

Enter the company code of rebate arrangement &V1& via arrangement
maintenance or reverse the change made to the settlement type for
arrangement type &V2&.
INCLUDE 'NA_CUST_MAINTAIN' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMEOMHD>Define rebate arrangement types</>
ENDIF

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN173 - Rebate arrangement & has no company code ?

  The SAP error message MN173 indicates that a rebate arrangement is missing a company code. This error typically arises when you are trying to process a rebate arrangement that has not been properly configured with a company code, which is essential for financial transactions in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Company Code: The rebate arrangement has not been assigned a company code, which is necessary for the system to recognize the financial context of the rebate.
  Incorrect Configuration: The rebate arrangement may have been created without specifying the company code or there may have been an error during the setup process.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the rebate arrangement.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Rebate Arrangement: Go to the rebate arrangement in question and verify if a company code has been assigned. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., VBO1 for creating rebate arrangements or VBO2 for changing them).
  
  
  Assign Company Code:
  
  If the company code is missing, you will need to edit the rebate arrangement and assign the appropriate company code.
  Ensure that the company code you are assigning is valid and active in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you are unsure about the configuration, check the settings in the customizing (SPRO) for rebate arrangements to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on how to create and manage rebate arrangements, ensuring that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary changes, test the rebate arrangement to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VBO1, VBO2, VBO3 (for creating, changing, and displaying rebate arrangements).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to rebate arrangements and company codes.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to rebate arrangements and company codes.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing company code and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the MN173 error and proceed with your rebate arrangements in SAP.