How To Fix /MVA/AMC_BM_MSG172 - Internal discount base year was adjusted.

/MVA/AMC_BM_MSG172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MVA/AMC_BM_MSG -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Internal discount base year was adjusted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MVA/AMC_BM_MSG172 - Internal discount base year was adjusted. ?

  The SAP error message /MVA/AMC_BM_MSG172 Internal discount base year was adjusted typically relates to issues with the internal discount calculations in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module or similar areas where discounting is applied.
  
  Cause:
  This error message usually indicates that there has been an adjustment to the base year for internal discounts, which can occur due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Data Changes: Changes in master data or transaction data that affect the discount calculations.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the discount management or pricing procedures.
  Versioning: Changes in the version of the planning book or data that may not align with the expected base year.
  Time Period Adjustments: Adjustments in the time periods for which discounts are calculated, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to discounts in the SAP system. Ensure that the discount base year