How To Fix MN687 - No update rules exist at time &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 687

• Message text: No update rules exist at time &1

What causes this issue?

There are no update rules at the time &V1& (table TMC2D or TMC2F) for
update group &V2&.
As the document to be processed is relevant for subsequent settlement,
this is not permitted.

System Response

The function has been terminated.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISR_VERWALTUNG

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 MN687 - No update rules exist at time &1 ?

  The SAP error message MN687 "No update rules exist at time &1" typically occurs in the context of data extraction or data loading processes, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error indicates that there are no update rules defined for the specified time period or for the data source you are trying to work with.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Update Rules: The most common cause is that there are no update rules defined for the InfoObject or InfoProvider you are trying to load data into.
  Incorrect Time Reference: The time reference specified in the error message may not correspond to any existing update rules.
  Data Source Configuration: The data source may not be properly configured or activated, leading to the absence of update rules.
  Transport Issues: If the update rules were recently transported from another system, they may not have been activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Update Rules:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoProvider or InfoObject in question.
  Check if the update rules are defined and active for the relevant time period.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Update Rules:
  
  If no update rules exist, you will need to create them. This can be done by:
  
  Right-clicking on the InfoObject or InfoProvider and selecting "Create Update Rules."
  Following the prompts to define the necessary update rules.
  
  
  If update rules exist but are inactive, activate them.
  
  
  
  Check Data Source:
  
  Ensure that the data source is correctly configured and activated.
  Verify that the data source is linked to the correct InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Review Time Characteristics:
  
  Ensure that the time characteristics used in your data loading process are correctly defined and match the update rules.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the update rules were transported, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on creating and managing update rules.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSC1 (DataSource Maintenance), RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MN687 error and ensure that your data loading processes function correctly.