How To Fix MN498 - Subsequent settlement: Purchasing document category & not allowed

MN498 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 498

• Message text: Subsequent settlement: Purchasing document category & not allowed

What causes this issue?

There is no provision for the updating of supplier business volumes
within the framework of <GL> <GL:subsequent_settlement>subsequent
(end-of-period rebate) settlement</> for document category &V1&.
Admissible are document categories 'F' (purchase order) and 'L'
(scheduling agreement) only.

System Response

It is not possible to update the supplier business volumes for
purchasing document &V3&, purchasing document type &V2&.

How to fix this error?

This situation is due to an internal program error. The update programs
were invoked with an invalid document category.
The error occurred in function module &V4&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN498 - Subsequent settlement: Purchasing document category & not allowed ?

  The SAP error message MN498, which states "Subsequent settlement: Purchasing document category & not allowed," typically occurs in the context of settlement processes in SAP, particularly when dealing with purchasing documents that are not compatible with the subsequent settlement process.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when you attempt to perform a subsequent settlement on a purchasing document (like a purchase order or contract) that is of a category that is not allowed for this type of operation. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The purchasing document type you are trying to settle may not be configured to allow subsequent settlements. For example, certain document types may be restricted from being settled in this manner.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the configuration for the purchasing document types may not allow for subsequent settlements. This can be due to specific settings in the controlling area or the purchasing organization.
  
  
  Incorrect Document Status: