How To Fix MN470 - Settlement documents already exist for a condition record

MN470 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 470

• Message text: Settlement documents already exist for a condition record

What causes this issue?

Settlement documents already exist for a condition record.

How to fix this error?

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 you wish to invoke (e.g. deletion of rebate arrangement)
is no longer possible because settlement documents already exist.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MN470 - Details

• The SAP error message MN470 ("Settlement documents already exist for a condition record") typically occurs in the context of pricing and settlement processes in SAP, particularly when dealing with condition records in the pricing procedure. This error indicates that there are already settlement documents associated with the condition record you are trying to modify or delete.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Existing Settlement Documents: The primary cause of this error is that there are already settlement documents (like billing documents or invoices) that reference the condition record you are trying to change. This means that the system has already processed transactions that rely on this condition record.
  
  
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that changes to condition records do not affect already processed transactions. This is to prevent inconsistencies in financial reporting and pricing.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Documents: Before attempting to modify or delete the condition record, check for any existing settlement documents that reference it.