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

MN691 - Overview

• 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