How To Fix MN445 - Rebate arrangem. &4 cannot be extended (settlement calendar inconsistent)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 445

• Message text: Rebate arrangem. &4 cannot be extended (settlement calendar inconsistent)

What causes this issue?

<GL:arrangement>Rebate arrangement</> &V4& belonging to
<GL:arrangement_type>arrangement type</> &V1& cannot be extended
because:

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

rebate arrangement &V4& has the <GL:settlement_calendar>settlement
calendar</> (&V3&), but no settlement calendar has been maintained for
arrangement type &V1&
arrangement type &V1& has the settlement calendar (&V2&), but rebate
arrangement &V4& has not been assigned a settlement calendar.
To enable the rebate arrangement to be extended, it would be necessary
to switch from "arrangement requiring periodic partial settlement" to
"arrangement requiring once-only settlement" (or vice versa). However,
there is no point in this.

System Response

How to fix this error?

The settlement calendar for arrangement type &V1& has been subsequently
changed. This is not allowed. Please restore the original status
(settlement calendar &V3&).
INCLUDE 'NA_CUST_MAINTAIN' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMEOMHD>Define arrangement types for subsequent
(end-of-period rebate) settlement</>
ENDIF

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN445 - Rebate arrangem. &4 cannot be extended (settlement calendar inconsistent) ?

  The SAP error message MN445 indicates that there is an issue with extending a rebate arrangement due to an inconsistency in the settlement calendar. This error typically arises when the settlement calendar defined for the rebate arrangement does not align with the periods or dates that are being used in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Settlement Calendar: The settlement calendar defined for the rebate arrangement may not match the periods that are currently set up in the system.
  Date Overlap: The dates of the rebate arrangement may overlap with existing arrangements or may not fall within the defined settlement periods.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the rebate processing settings or the settlement calendar itself.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MN445 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Settlement Calendar:
  
  Go to the transaction code VBO1 (Create Rebate Arrangement) or VBO2 (Change Rebate Arrangement) and check the settlement calendar assigned to the rebate arrangement.
  Ensure that the settlement calendar is correctly defined and that the periods are valid.
  
  
  
  Review Rebate Arrangement Dates:
  
  Verify the start and end dates of the rebate arrangement. Ensure that they fall within the defined periods of the settlement calendar.
  If necessary, adjust the dates of the rebate arrangement to align with the settlement calendar.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the settlement calendar is not set up correctly, you may need to adjust the configuration in the SAP system. This can be done through the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) and navigating to the relevant settings for rebate processing and settlement calendars.
  
  
  
  Check for Existing Arrangements:
  
  Ensure that there are no existing rebate arrangements that conflict with the new arrangement you are trying to extend. If there are conflicts, you may need to resolve them before proceeding.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to rebate processing and settlement calendars for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VBO1, VBO2, VBO3 (Display Rebate Arrangement), and VBO4 (Rebate Settlement).
  Rebate Processing: Understand the overall rebate processing functionality in SAP, including how rebate arrangements are created, managed, and settled.
  Settlement Calendar Configuration: Review the configuration settings for settlement calendars in the SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MN445 error message in SAP.