How To Fix MN185 - Busn. volume data record not found (function MM_ARRANG_COMPARISON_UPDATE)

MN185 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Busn. volume data record not found (function MM_ARRANG_COMPARISON_UPDATE)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN185 - Busn. volume data record not found (function MM_ARRANG_COMPARISON_UPDATE) ?

  The SAP error message MN185, which states "Business volume data record not found (function MM_ARRANG_COMPARISON_UPDATE)," typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory management processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary business volume data record for a specific operation, often related to inventory valuation or material movements.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The business volume data record may not exist in the system due to missing or incomplete data entries.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the materials management module that prevent the system from accessing the required data.
  Data Deletion: The data record might have been deleted or archived, leading to the error when the system attempts to access it.
  Transaction Issues: The error can occur during specific transactions, such as goods movements, where the system expects certain data to be present.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required