How To Fix MN424 - Copying control for sales doc. type & for billing doc. type & faulty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 424

• Message text: Copying control for sales doc. type & for billing doc. type & faulty

What causes this issue?

The copying control facility for sales document type &V1& for billing
document type &V2& at item level (item category &V3&) has not been
correctly maintained.
Document type &V1& is assigned to arrangement type &V4& ("subsequent
settlement") for partial or final settlement accounting.

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?

Change the copying control facility as described or assign a suitable
sales document type to the arrangement type.
The following entries are necessary for "subsequent (end-of-period
rebate) settlement":
<LS>Billing document quantity</>: 'C' (order quantity)
<LS>Quantity/value pos/neg</>: '+' (positive)
<LS>Pricing type</>: 'G' (adopt price components unchanged, redetermine
taxes)
INCLUDE 'NA_CUST_MAINTAIN' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CMMENUOLSDVBX2>Maintain copying control for billing
documents</>
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLSDVOFA>Define billing document types</>
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLSDVOV8>Define sales document types</>
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMEOMHD>Define rebate arrangement types for
subsequent settlement</>
ENDIF

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN424 - Copying control for sales doc. type & for billing doc. type & faulty ?

  The SAP error message MN424 indicates an issue with the copying control settings between sales document types and billing document types. This error typically arises when there is a misconfiguration in the copying control settings, which are essential for transferring data from one document type to another (e.g., from a sales order to a billing document).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Copying Control Settings: The copying control settings for the sales document type and billing document type may not be properly defined or may be missing.
  Incompatible Document Types: The sales document type and billing document type may not be compatible with each other.
  Missing or Incorrect Field Mapping: Required fields may not be mapped correctly between the sales and billing documents.
  Custom Enhancements: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the copying control logic, they may be causing the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Copying Control Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code VOTXN (for sales documents) or VOTX (for billing documents).
  Verify the copying control settings for the relevant sales document type and billing document type.
  Ensure that the settings are correctly defined, including the source and target fields.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Compatibility:
  
  Ensure that the sales document type and billing document type are compatible. Check the configuration in the sales and distribution module.
  
  
  
  Field Mapping:
  
  Check the field mapping in the copying control settings. Ensure that all required fields are correctly mapped and that there are no missing fields.
  
  
  
  Test with Standard Document Types:
  
  If you are using custom document types, try testing with standard SAP document types to see if the issue persists. This can help identify if the problem is with the custom configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Enhancements:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or user exits related to the copying control, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VOTXN: Copying Control for Sales Documents
  VOTX: Copying Control for Billing Documents
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on copying control and its configuration.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the copying process works as expected without errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the MN424 error message in SAP.