How To Fix MN686 - Condition type &1 is indep. of bus. vol. (no subseq. update of bus. vol.)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 686

• Message text: Condition type &1 is indep. of bus. vol. (no subseq. update of bus. vol.)

What causes this issue?

Business volume updating is not required or defined for
business-volume-
independent condition type (here &V1& for application &V2&).

System Response

The required function does not need to be performed and is not
performed for the condition record.

How to fix this error?

The message is used for internal program communication. If it appears
in a list output or on the screen, an update has been carried out even
though it should not have been.
In this case, a program error occurred. Please contact SAP.
The condition record affected regarding arrangement &V3& has (internal)
number &V4&.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN686 - Condition type &1 is indep. of bus. vol. (no subseq. update of bus. vol.) ?

  The SAP error message MN686 indicates that the condition type specified (represented by &1) is independent of business volume, which means that it does not allow for subsequent updates based on business volume. This typically occurs in the context of pricing or condition records in SAP, particularly in the Materials Management (MM) or Sales and Distribution (SD) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Condition Type Configuration: The condition type is configured as independent of business volume. This means that it does not change based on the quantity or value of the business transactions.
  Incorrect Condition Type Usage: The condition type may be incorrectly applied in a scenario where a business volume-dependent condition is expected.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The master data (like pricing records, customer master, or material master) may not be set up correctly, leading to this error when trying to process a transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the condition type configuration in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area (e.g., Sales and Distribution or Purchasing) and check the settings for the condition type in question.
  Ensure that the condition type is set up correctly for the intended use. If it should be dependent on business volume, consider changing its configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the document (sales order, purchase order, etc.) to ensure that the condition type is included correctly.
  Make sure that the sequence of condition types in the pricing procedure is appropriate.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to the transaction (customer, vendor, material) to ensure that all necessary information is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the condition records for the condition type are created and active.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the condition type and its intended use.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  VK11/VK12 (Create/Change Condition Records)
  MEK1/MEK2 (Create/Change Purchasing Info Records)
  
  
  
  Condition Types: Familiarize yourself with the various condition types used in your organization and their configurations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the condition type or error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to condition types and pricing procedures.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MN686 error and implement a solution to resolve it.