How To Fix MN694 - Enter plant data indicator must be set for billing document type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 694

• Message text: Enter plant data indicator must be set for billing document type &1

What causes this issue?

Settlement document type &V1& is assigned to arrangement type &V2&
(subsequent settlement) for partial or final settlement.
Settlement type &V2& is not used for settlement at the level of the
plants involved. A supplier billing document item is created with a
plant reference for each of the condition records and tax codes.
The ID "Enter plant data" for settlement document type &V1& should
therefore be set. However, this is not the case.

System Response

Settlement with settlement document type &V1& is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Carry out one of the following options:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Set the <LS>Enter plant data</> field of supplier billing document type
<(>&<)>V1
Assign a suitable settlement document type to arrangement type &V2&.
Note that you must use different settlement document types for each
settlement level (plant, purchasing organization).
INCLUDE 'NA_CUST_MAINTAIN' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

<DS:SIMG.W_WLFA_0004>Settlement document types</>
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMEOMHD>Define rebate arrangement types for
subsequent settlement</>
ENDIF

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN694 - Enter plant data indicator must be set for billing document type &1 ?

  The SAP error message MN694, which states "Enter plant data indicator must be set for billing document type &1," typically occurs in the context of billing documents when the system expects certain plant-related data to be configured for a specific billing document type.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The billing document type in question does not have the necessary plant data indicator set in the configuration. This is often related to the integration between sales and distribution (SD) and materials management (MM) modules.
  
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The billing document type being used may not be appropriate for the transaction being processed, leading to the requirement for plant data that is not configured.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The material master or customer master data may not have the required plant data set up, which can lead to this error when trying to create or process a billing document.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MN694 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Billing Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for billing document types in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Billing > Billing Documents > Define Billing Document Types.
  Ensure that the plant data indicator is set for the billing document type that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Review Material and Customer Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (Transaction Code: MM03) to ensure that the relevant plant data is maintained.
  Similarly, check the customer master data (Transaction Code: XD03 or VD03) to ensure that the necessary plant-related information is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to billing document types and plant data indicators for additional context and guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the billing process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration settings.
  MM03 for material master data.
  XD03 or VD03 for customer master data.
  
  
  
  Integration Points: This error highlights the importance of integration between the SD and MM modules in SAP, particularly in scenarios involving billing and inventory management.
  
  
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and community forums can provide additional insights and user experiences related to this error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MN694 error in your SAP system.