How To Fix MN658 - Billing document &1 relating to rebate arrangement &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 658

• Message text: Billing document &1 relating to rebate arrangement &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The data for billing document &V1&, which belongs to arrangement &V2&,
could not be found in the system.

System Response

The function you required cannot be executed for this document, and the
document is therefore ignored during processing.

How to fix this error?

Please look into this matter. It is likely that the document has
already been archived.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN658 - Billing document &1 relating to rebate arrangement &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MN658 indicates that there is an issue with a billing document that is trying to reference a rebate arrangement that does not exist in the system. This error typically arises during the billing process when the system cannot find the specified rebate arrangement associated with the billing document.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Rebate Arrangement: The rebate arrangement referenced in the billing document may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the rebate arrangement is not properly set up in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect references or missing entries in the database.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the rebate arrangement.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Rebate Arrangement:
  
  Check if the rebate arrangement (identified by &2 in the error message) exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction code VBO1 for creating or VBO2 for changing rebate arrangements).
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure that it is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Billing Document:
  
  Review the billing document (identified by &1) to ensure that it is correctly referencing the rebate arrangement.
  Ensure that the billing document is correctly processed and that all necessary data is present.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that all related data is correctly maintained. This may involve checking the master data for customers, materials, and pricing conditions.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user processing the billing document has the necessary authorizations to access the rebate arrangement.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional insights into the error and potential fixes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VBO1, VBO2, VBO3 (for rebate arrangements) and VF01 (for billing document processing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  Rebate Management: Understand the configuration and management of rebate arrangements in SAP, including how they are linked to billing documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the MN658 error and implement a solution.