How To Fix MN221 - Credit memo (supplier billing document) created

MN221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Credit memo (supplier billing document) created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN221 - Credit memo (supplier billing document) created ?

  The SAP error message MN221 indicates that a credit memo (supplier billing document) has been created. This message typically arises in the context of invoice verification or when processing supplier invoices and credit memos in the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Credit Memo Creation: The error message MN221 is informational and indicates that a credit memo has been successfully created for a supplier billing document. This is not necessarily an error but rather a notification that a credit memo has been generated.
  Invoice Verification Process: It may occur during the invoice verification process when a credit memo is issued to adjust the original invoice amount due to returns, discounts, or other adjustments.
  
  
  Solution:
  Since MN221 is an informational message rather than an error, there may not be a need for a solution unless the credit memo was not intended. However, if you need to address the