How To Fix MN776 - Copying control for arrangement type &1, billing doc. type &2, faulty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 776

• Message text: Copying control for arrangement type &1, billing doc. type &2, faulty

What causes this issue?

Copying control for arrangement type &V1& for settlement document type
&V2& is not maintained correctly.
Document type &V2& is assigned to rebate arrangement type &V1&
(subsequent settlement) for partial or final settlement.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Change the coping control as described, or assign a suitable settlement
document type to the rebate arrangement type.
The following entries are required for subsequent settlement:
<LS>Pricing type</>: 'G' (Price sections adopted unchanged, taxes
recalculated)
INCLUDE 'NA_CUST_MAINTAIN' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CMMENUOLMEABREC> Maintain copying control for arrangement
type to supplier billing document</>
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CMMENUOLMEABREC>Control of the "Subsequent Settlement"
Process</>
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMEOMHD>Define rebate arrangement types for
subsequent settlement</>
ENDIF

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN776 - Copying control for arrangement type &1, billing doc. type &2, faulty ?

  The SAP error message MN776 indicates that there is an issue with the copying control settings for a specific arrangement type and billing document type. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the appropriate copying control settings that dictate how data should be transferred between different document types in the billing process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Copying Control: The copying control settings for the specified arrangement type and billing document type may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect or incomplete configuration in the copying control settings.
  Customizing Issues: If there have been recent changes or customizations in the system, it may have affected the copying control settings.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the copying control settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Copying Control Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code VOTXN (or SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Billing -> Billing Documents -> Define Copying Control for Billing Documents).
  Verify that the copying control for the specified arrangement type and billing document type exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Copying Control:
  
  If the copying control does not exist, you will need to create it. If it exists but is incorrect, modify it to ensure it meets the requirements for data transfer.
  Ensure that the source and target document types are correctly specified and that the necessary fields are mapped.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  Review any recent changes made to the system that might have affected the copying control settings. If necessary, revert or adjust those changes.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the copying control settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the billing documents are processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on copying control and its configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VOTXN, VOTX, and VOTY for managing copying control settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Sales and Distribution (SD) to further investigate the problem.