How To Fix MN875 - No sense deleting bus. vol. data when supplm. bus. vol. is being compiled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 875

• Message text: No sense deleting bus. vol. data when supplm. bus. vol. is being compiled

What causes this issue?

You requested compilation of subsequent business volumes and deletion
of business volume data. If you only want to compile subsequent
business volumes, it does not make sense to delete the business volumes
from the statistics.

How to fix this error?

Delete the indicator "Delete business volumes", if you only want to
compile subsequent business volumes, or delete the indicator
"Subsequent business volumes only" if you want a complete recompilation
of business volume data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN875 - No sense deleting bus. vol. data when supplm. bus. vol. is being compiled ?

  The SAP error message MN875 indicates that there is an attempt to delete business volume data while supplementary business volume data is being compiled. This situation typically arises in the context of managing business volume data in SAP, particularly in modules related to logistics or sales.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system is trying to delete business volume data at a time when it is not allowed. This usually happens when:
  
  The system is in the process of compiling supplementary business volume data.
  There are ongoing transactions or processes that depend on the business volume data being intact.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Active Processes: Ensure that there are no active processes or transactions that are currently compiling or using the business volume data. You may need to wait until these processes are completed.
  
  
  Review Background Jobs: Check if there are any background jobs running that might be compiling supplementary business volume data. You can do this by using transaction codes like SM37 to monitor job statuses.
  
  
  Retry Deletion: Once you confirm that no processes are using the business volume data, you can attempt to delete the data again.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to business volume management for any specific guidelines or restrictions regarding data deletion.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or version.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB51 (Material Document List) or MC.9 (Material Analysis) that may help you analyze business volume data.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to delete business volume data, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the MN875 error effectively.