How To Fix /MVA/AMC_BM_MSG871 - The external discount base year is not correct

/MVA/AMC_BM_MSG871 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MVA/AMC_BM_MSG -

• Message number: 871

• Message text: The external discount base year is not correct

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MVA/AMC_BM_MSG871 - The external discount base year is not correct ?

  The SAP error message /MVA/AMC_BM_MSG871 indicating "The external discount base year is not correct" typically arises in the context of managing discounts and pricing in SAP, particularly when dealing with external discount calculations or adjustments.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Year Configuration: The year specified for the external discount base may not match the expected or configured year in the system. This could be due to a mismatch in the fiscal year settings or the discount validity period.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect data entry when specifying the discount base year in the relevant transaction or configuration.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data related to the customer, vendor, or material may not be correctly set up, leading to discrepancies in the expected discount base year.
  
  
  System Configuration: The configuration settings for discounts in the pricing procedure may not be aligned with the external