How To Fix MN544 - Statistics update indicator &1 is not defined

MN544 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 544

• Message text: Statistics update indicator &1 is not defined

What causes this issue?

A business volume update (
<DS:GLOS.3526C095AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>subsequent settlement</>) for
purchasing document &V2& should have been performed. Data (communication
structure &V3&) with update indicator &V1& was transferred from the
calling program.
However, only the values '1' - old data (reverse update) and '2' - new
data (new update) are allowed.

System Response

Purchasing document &V2& was not updated.

How to fix this error?

This is probably due to an internal program error. Contact your system
administrator.
The error occurred in function module &v4&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN544 - Statistics update indicator &1 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message MN544, which states "Statistics update indicator &1 is not defined," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material management when the system is trying to process a transaction that involves statistical updates for materials, but the specified update indicator is not recognized or defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Update Indicator: The update indicator specified in the transaction is not defined in the system configuration. This could happen if the indicator was deleted or never set up correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the material master or the related settings in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered an incorrect update indicator in the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the material master and check the statistics update indicators.
  Use transaction code OMK1 to check the settings for the statistics update indicators.
  Ensure that the indicator you are trying to