How To Fix /MVA/AMC_BM_MSG185 - External discount base year greater than effective date

/MVA/AMC_BM_MSG185 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MVA/AMC_BM_MSG -

• Message number: 185

• Message text: External discount base year greater than effective date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MVA/AMC_BM_MSG185 - External discount base year greater than effective date ?

  The SAP error message /MVA/AMC_BM_MSG185 External discount base year greater than effective date typically occurs in the context of managing discounts or pricing conditions in SAP, particularly when dealing with external discount calculations. This error indicates that the base year for the external discount is set to a year that is greater than the effective date of the pricing condition or discount.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The base year for the external discount might have been incorrectly configured in the system, leading to a situation where it is set to a future year compared to the effective date.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of discount conditions, the user may have inadvertently entered an incorrect year.
  Master Data Issues: The master data related to pricing or discounts may not be aligned correctly, causing discrepancies in the effective dates and base years.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for external discounts in the relevant customizing