How To Fix MN857 - No subequent business volume exists for arrangement &1 (no documents)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 857

• Message text: No subequent business volume exists for arrangement &1 (no documents)

What causes this issue?

There are no documents that would need to be examined with regard to the
retrospective compilation of business volumes relating to rebate
arrangement &V1&.
Depending on the settings, recompilation of business volumes relating to
a volume rebate arrangement involves the determination of both the old
documents and the supplementary business volumes from the period prior
to the recording of the arrangement in the system. Such business volumes
may then be included in the updating process.
Relevant documents are either <GL><GL:purchasing_document>purchasing
documents</> (<GL><GL:purchase_order>purchase orders</>, <GL>
<GL:scheduling_agreement>scheduling agreements</>) or supplier billing
documents (settlement documents, settlement document lists).

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?

Please look into this matter.
In the case of rebate arrangements for which there is no provision for
the retrospective compilation of the business volume (indicator in
supplier master record), this message can be disregarded.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN857 - No subequent business volume exists for arrangement &1 (no documents) ?

  The SAP error message MN857 indicates that there is no subsequent business volume for a specific arrangement, which means that there are no documents or transactions linked to that arrangement. This error typically arises in the context of contract management or business arrangements in SAP, particularly when trying to process or analyze business volumes related to a specific contract or agreement.
  Cause:
  
  No Transactions Created: The arrangement may not have any associated transactions or documents. This could happen if the arrangement was created but no subsequent activities (like sales orders, invoices, etc.) were processed against it.
  Incorrect Arrangement Number: The arrangement number provided may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Deletion: Previous transactions related to the arrangement may have been deleted or archived, leading to a lack of associated business volume.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the arrangement from being linked to any business volume.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Arrangement Details: Verify that the arrangement number is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP and checking the arrangement details.
  Create Transactions: If the arrangement is valid but has no associated transactions, consider creating the necessary documents (like sales orders or invoices) to generate business volume.
  Review Document Flow: Check the document flow for the arrangement to see if any transactions were created and subsequently deleted or archived.
  Consult with IT or SAP Support: If you suspect a configuration issue or if the problem persists, consult with your IT department or SAP support team to investigate further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA03 (Display Sales Order), VF03 (Display Billing Document), or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to check related documents.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as they may provide additional insights or patches.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on contract management and business volume reporting to understand how arrangements are supposed to function within your specific SAP module (e.g., SD, MM, or FI).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MN857 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.