How To Fix MN593 - Purchasing document & belongs to category & (not allowed)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 593

• Message text: Purchasing document & belongs to category & (not allowed)

What causes this issue?

There is no provision for the updating of supplier business volumes
within the framework of <GL> <GL:subsequent_settlement>subsequent
(end-of-period rebate) settlement</> for document category &V2&.
Admissible are document categories 'F' (purchase order) and 'L'
(scheduling agreement) only.

System Response

It is not possible to update the supplier business volumes for
purchasing document &V1&, purchasing document type &V3&.

How to fix this error?

This situation is due to an internal program error. Please contact the
person responsible within your enterprise.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN593 - Purchasing document & belongs to category & (not allowed) ?

  The SAP error message MN593 typically indicates that there is an issue with a purchasing document that is not allowed for a specific category. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or modify a purchasing document (like a purchase order or contract) that does not meet certain criteria or restrictions set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The purchasing document type may not be allowed for the specific category you are trying to use. This could be due to configuration settings in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify documents of that category.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the purchasing module may restrict certain document types from being used with specific categories.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to restrictions on the purchasing document.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the purchasing document types in the SAP system. Ensure that the document type you are using is allowed for the category in question.
  
  Transaction Code: SPRO (to access the configuration settings).
  Navigate to: Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Document Types.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to create or modify the document has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked using transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  Verify Master Data: Check the vendor and material master data to ensure that they are correctly set up and that there are no restrictions that would prevent the creation of the purchasing document.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help documentation for purchasing processes to understand the requirements and restrictions for different document types and categories.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MN593 error and implement a solution to resolve it.