How To Fix MN685 - Subs. sttlmnt indep. of bus. vol. does not permit settlmnt at plant level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 685

• Message text: Subs. sttlmnt indep. of bus. vol. does not permit settlmnt at plant level

What causes this issue?

Condition type group &V2& includes condition type &V1&. Condition type
&V1& is business volume-independent.
Arrangement type &V3& uses cross-company-code settlement at plant level
(settlement type &V4&).
However, cross-company-code settlement at plant level is not allowed
for condition types that have a rebate dependent on business volume.

System Response

Assignment is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Assign a different arrangement type to condition type &V1&.
You are advised to create separate arrangement types for subsequent
settlement that is independent of business volume.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN685 - Subs. sttlmnt indep. of bus. vol. does not permit settlmnt at plant level ?

  The SAP error message MN685, which states "Subs. sttlmnt indep. of bus. vol. does not permit settlmnt at plant level," typically occurs in the context of settlement processes in SAP, particularly when dealing with internal orders, projects, or cost centers. This error indicates that the system is configured in a way that does not allow for settlement at the plant level due to the settings of the settlement profile or the characteristics of the order or project.
  Cause:
  
  Settlement Profile Configuration: The settlement profile assigned to the order or project may be set to allow settlement only at a higher level (e.g., company code or controlling area) rather than at the plant level.
  Order Type Restrictions: The type of order or project may not support plant-level settlement due to its configuration.
  Business Volume Independence: The error message suggests that the settlement is independent of business volume, which may not align with the plant-level settlement requirements.
  Master Data Settings: The master data for the order or project may not be set up to allow for plant-level settlement.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Settlement Profile: Review the settlement profile assigned to the order or project. Ensure that it is configured to allow for plant-level settlement if that is required.
  
  Transaction Code: OPAF (Settlement Profile Configuration)
  
  
  
  Review Order Type: Check the characteristics of the order type being used. If it does not support plant-level settlement, consider using a different order type that does.
  
  Transaction Code: OIOA (Order Type Configuration)
  
  
  
  Adjust Master Data: If applicable, modify the master data settings for the order or project to enable plant-level settlement.
  
  Transaction Code: KO02 (Change Order) or KO03 (Display Order)
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand the implications of changing settlement settings and ensure compliance with your organization's financial processes.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test settlement to ensure that the error is resolved and that the settlement process works as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in the settlement process are trained on the relevant configurations and processes to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the MN685 error and implement a solution to allow for successful settlement at the desired level.