How To Fix MN554 - Period cond. record with deletion flag adopted (cond. record activated)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 554

• Message text: Period cond. record with deletion flag adopted (cond. record activated)

What causes this issue?

A period condition record was adopted in the extended rebate arrangement
&V1&, and activated despite the existence of a deletion flag because the
main condition record is active (i.e. does not have a deletion flag).
The deletion indicators in the period condition record and the main
condition record differ.
This is not allowed.

System Response

Provided that no other messages were issued, 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 MN554 - Period cond. record with deletion flag adopted (cond. record activated) ?

  The SAP error message MN554 indicates that there is a condition record in the system that has a deletion flag set, but it is still being referenced or activated in the system. This typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions, where a condition record is marked for deletion but is still being used in pricing calculations or other processes.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Flag Set: The condition record has been marked for deletion, which means it should not be used in pricing.
  Active Condition Record: Despite the deletion flag, the condition record is still active or referenced in the pricing procedure.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database where the deletion flag is not properly recognized by the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., VK13 for pricing conditions) and check the condition records for the specific condition type.
  Verify if the deletion flag is set and if the record is still active.
  
  
  
  Remove Deletion Flag: 
  
  If the condition record is still needed, you can remove the deletion flag. This can be done in the same transaction where you check the condition records.
  Make sure to save the changes.
  
  
  
  Delete the Condition Record: 
  
  If the condition record is not needed, you can delete it completely instead of just marking it for deletion. This can be done using the transaction VK14 or VK12 depending on your needs.
  
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure: 
  
  Ensure that the pricing procedure does not reference the condition record with the deletion flag. If it does, you may need to adjust the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check: 
  
  Run a consistency check or report to identify any other condition records that may have similar issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes for any specific guidance related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VK13 - Display Condition
  VK12 - Change Condition
  VK14 - Delete Condition
  
  
  Condition Types: Understand the specific condition type that is causing the issue, as different condition types may have different implications.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MN554 error and ensure that your condition records are correctly managed in the SAP system.