How To Fix MN553 - An active period condition record was not adopted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 553

• Message text: An active period condition record was not adopted

What causes this issue?

A period condition record was not adopted in the extended rebate
arrangement &V1& because the associated main condition record was not
adopted due to the existence of a deletion flag.
The deletion flags in the period condition record and the main condition
record differ.
This is not allowed.

System Response

Provided that no other messages were issued and not all condition
records were deleted, the rebate arrangement has been extended.

How to fix this error?

Check the conditions belonging to rebate arrangement &V1&.
Contact your system administrator. The above situation should not have
arisen and it is likely that a program error has occurred.
The period condition record of the rebate arrangement to be extended (
&V2&) has the (internal) number &V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN553 - An active period condition record was not adopted ?

  The SAP error message MN553, which states "An active period condition record was not adopted," typically occurs in the context of pricing or condition records in SAP, particularly when dealing with condition types in the pricing procedure. This error indicates that the system could not find a valid condition record for the specified period or that the condition record is not active for the relevant transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Condition Records: The condition record may exist but is not active for the specified period.
  Missing Condition Records: There may be no condition records created for the relevant condition type or pricing procedure.
  Incorrect Validity Dates: The validity dates of the condition records may not cover the date of the transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The pricing procedure may not be correctly configured to include the relevant condition type.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (like customer or material master) may not be set up correctly, leading to the failure in adopting the condition record.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK13 (Display Condition) and check if the condition record exists for the relevant condition type.
  Ensure that the condition record is active and that the validity dates cover the transaction date.
  
  
  
  Activate Condition Records:
  
  If the condition record is inactive, you can activate it using transaction code VK12 (Change Condition) or create a new condition record if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Validity Dates:
  
  Ensure that the validity dates of the condition records are set correctly to include the date of the transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure:
  
  Verify that the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document includes the relevant condition type. You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO > Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control.
  
  
  
  Master Data Verification:
  
  Ensure that the customer and material master data are correctly set up and that they are linked to the appropriate condition records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VK13 - Display Condition
  VK12 - Change Condition
  VK11 - Create Condition
  
  
  Configuration Path: 
  
  SPRO > Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the MN553 error message in SAP.