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

MN685 - Overview

• 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