How To Fix MN529 - Update date redetermined (retrospective update)

MN529 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 529

• Message text: Update date redetermined (retrospective update)

What causes this issue?

The condition was inserted retrospectively and is therefore not included
in the document conditions of item &V3&, belonging to purchasing
document &V2&.
At the time the condition was entered, its validity period start date
was in the past. For this reason, not all purchasing documents having a
pricing date between the creation and validity start dates could be
taken into account.

System Response

The condition is not taken into account in the normal updating of
supplier business volumes.
The supplier business volumes are updated retrospectively. The update
date is redetermined in this connection.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MN529 - Details

• The SAP error message MN529, which states "Update date redetermined (retrospective update)," typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory management processes. This message indicates that the system has recalculated the update date for a material document due to a retrospective update. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Retrospective Update: This error usually arises when there is a change in the data that affects the update date of a material document. This can happen if there are changes in the valuation or if the material document is being processed in a way that requires the system to re-evaluate the update date.
  Data Inconsistencies: If there are inconsistencies in the data related to inventory or material movements, the system may trigger this message.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the material management settings or in the valuation area can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Document: Review the material