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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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• 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 use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Update Material Master:
  
  If the indicator is missing, you may need to create or modify the material master record to include the correct statistics update indicator.
  Use transaction code MM02 to change the material master and ensure that the correct update indicator is assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to material management and statistics updates to understand the correct indicators and their usage.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration or data entry, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OMK1: Define Statistics Update Indicators
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to the material master and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MN544 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.