How To Fix MN416 - Cond. rec. validity per. does not start until &V3& (no supplier bus vol)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 416

• Message text: Cond. rec. validity per. does not start until &V3& (no supplier bus vol)

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The function will be performed. However the scale and condition bases
applied for the determination of the scale level/rebate income are zero
(no supplier business volume).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN416 - Cond. rec. validity per. does not start until &V3& (no supplier bus vol) ?

  The SAP error message MN416 indicates that there is an issue with the validity period of a condition record in the pricing procedure. Specifically, it means that the condition record you are trying to access or use does not start until a specified date (denoted by &V3&), and there is no supplier business volume associated with it.
  Cause:
  
  Condition Record Validity: The condition record you are trying to use has a validity period that starts in the future. This means that the record is not yet active for the current date.
  Missing Supplier Business Volume: The error also suggests that there is no associated supplier business volume, which may be necessary for the condition record to be valid or applicable.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:
  
  Go to the condition record in the relevant transaction (e.g., VK11 for pricing conditions).
  Verify the validity dates of the condition record. If the start date is in the future, you will need to either wait until that date or adjust the validity period to include the current date.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Condition Records:
  
  If the condition record is not valid for the current date, you may need to create a new condition record with the appropriate validity dates or update the existing one to ensure it is valid for the current date.
  
  
  
  Review Supplier Business Volume:
  
  Check if there are any requirements for supplier business volume that need to be met for the condition record to be applicable.
  If necessary, ensure that the relevant supplier business volume data is entered and maintained correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific details related to the condition records and pricing procedures in your implementation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  VK13: Display Condition
  
  
  Condition Types: Understand the condition types being used and their specific requirements.
  Pricing Procedure: Familiarize yourself with the pricing procedure configuration to ensure that all necessary conditions are set up correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.