How To Fix MN431 - Organizational data: intercompany billing incomplete for plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 431

• Message text: Organizational data: intercompany billing incomplete for plant &

What causes this issue?

In the case of settlement type '2' (debit-side settlement at plant
level), the organizational data with which settlement via billing
document is effected is determined from the Sales and Distribution data
for internal intercompany billing for plant &V1&.
The data is only partly maintained for plant &V1&. One or more of the
following is/are missing: sales organization &V2&, distribution channel
&V3&, or division &V4&.

System Response

Settlement with regard to this rebate arrangement is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Enter the missing data. Either use an existing sales area or create a
separate sales area for subsequent (end-of-period rebate) settlement.
INCLUDE 'NA_CUST_MAINTAIN' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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

<DS:TRAN.OMGN>Define sales area of plant for intercompany billing</>
Absprung in IMG nicht sinnvoll, kein geeigneter Absprung
Press the 'Plant' button.
ENDIF

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN431 - Organizational data: intercompany billing incomplete for plant & ?

  The SAP error message MN431, which states "Organizational data: intercompany billing incomplete for plant &," typically occurs in the context of intercompany billing processes. This error indicates that there is missing or incomplete organizational data related to the plant involved in the intercompany transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The plant may not be properly configured for intercompany billing. This could include missing settings in the configuration for intercompany sales or billing documents.
  Incomplete Master Data: The master data for the plant, such as the material master, customer master, or vendor master, may be incomplete or not set up for intercompany transactions.
  Incorrect Assignment: The plant may not be correctly assigned to the company code or sales organization that is involved in the intercompany billing process.
  Missing Intercompany Partner: The intercompany partner (the other company code involved in the transaction) may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO) and ensure that the plant is properly configured for intercompany billing.
  Verify that the plant is assigned to the correct company code and sales organization.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data to ensure that the relevant views (such as sales and distribution) are maintained for intercompany transactions.
  Verify that the customer and vendor master records are complete and correctly set up for intercompany billing.
  
  
  
  Validate Intercompany Partner Setup:
  
  Ensure that the intercompany partner is correctly defined in the system. This includes checking the customer/vendor master records for the intercompany partner.
  
  
  
  Check Document Flow:
  
  Review the document flow for the intercompany transaction to identify any missing documents or incomplete data that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as MM03 (Material Master), XD03 (Customer Master), and MK03 (Vendor Master) to review and update master data.
  Intercompany Billing Process: Familiarize yourself with the intercompany billing process in SAP, including the necessary configurations and data requirements.
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on intercompany billing and related configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in intercompany processes.