How To Fix MN691 - Updating of rebate income contains errors (subsequent settlement)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 691

• Message text: Updating of rebate income contains errors (subsequent settlement)

What causes this issue?

An error occurred during the updating of income for a settlement
document in <DS:GLOS.3526C095AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>subsequent
settlement</>:
The system distributes the income from a condition record settlement
among all the statistics records concerned. This includes the
characteristics of the information structures in the Logistics
Information System for which business volume exists for the condition
record.
An error occurred in this process.

System Response

The incomes and provisions for income were updated (warning), or not
updated (error message) to prevent datasets being damaged.
Whether the system issues an error message or a warning depends on the
severity of the message.

How to fix this error?

The exact cause of the error can be found in other messages. The rebate
arrangement concerned is &V1&.
Warning:
Investigate and correct the error. Check the income updates. Income has
been updated, and is basically correct, but in some cases, there may be
no point distributing the data among the characteristics. If necessary,
you can recompile the incomes to correct them.
Error message:
Investigate and correct the error. It is usually due to a data
inconsistency (for example, in Customizing) or an internal program
error. If necessary, contact your system administrator. Recompile the
incomes, as the income update has not been performed.

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 MN691 - Updating of rebate income contains errors (subsequent settlement) ?

  The SAP error message MN691, which states "Updating of rebate income contains errors (subsequent settlement)," typically occurs during the processing of rebate agreements in the SAP system. This error indicates that there are issues with the updating of rebate income during the subsequent settlement process. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The rebate agreement may not be configured correctly, leading to issues during the settlement process.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (such as customer or material master records) may be missing or incomplete.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the rebate agreements, such as incorrect condition records or pricing data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the rebate settlement.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues in the system, such as database inconsistencies or program errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for rebate agreements in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  Verify Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data is complete and accurate. Check customer and material master records for any missing or incorrect information.
  Review Condition Records: Check the condition records related to the rebate agreements to ensure they are set up correctly and are consistent with the pricing data.
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user executing the settlement has the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  Analyze Logs: Use transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) to check for detailed error logs that can provide more information about the specific issue causing the error.
  Reprocess Settlement: If the issue is resolved, attempt to reprocess the rebate settlement to see if the error persists.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  VBOF: Display Rebate Agreements
  VBOE: Rebate Settlement
  VBRK/VBRP: Billing Document Header/Item
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to rebate processing and settlement for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with SAP directly for further assistance.