How To Fix NAA304 - Bus. vol. comparison not defined for partial settlement of arrangemnt &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Bus. vol. comparison not defined for partial settlement of arrangemnt &1

What causes this issue?

Business volume comparison type &V3& for arrangement type &V2& of
arrangement &V1& does not allow business volume comparison for partial
settlement.

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?

If you want to carry out a business volume comparison, you must assign
the arrangement a business volume comparison type that allows business
volume comparison for partial settlement.
Note that a change affects all arrangements assigned arrangement type
&V2&.
INCLUDE 'NA_CUST_MAINTAIN' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

Customizing settings:
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMEOMHD>Define Rebate Arrangement Types</>
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMEUAART>Define Business Volume Comparison Type</>
ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NAA304 - Bus. vol. comparison not defined for partial settlement of arrangemnt &1 ?

  The SAP error message NAA304, which states "Bus. vol. comparison not defined for partial settlement of arrangement &1," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with business volume comparisons in the context of partial settlements for arrangements (like contracts or agreements).
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The business volume comparison settings for the specific arrangement type or the specific arrangement itself have not been defined in the system.
  Partial Settlement Settings: The arrangement you are trying to partially settle may not have the necessary configurations set up to allow for business volume comparisons.
  Incorrect Arrangement Type: The arrangement type being used may not support partial settlements or may not have been configured correctly for this purpose.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the arrangement type in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the business volume comparison is defined for the arrangement type you are working with.
  You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team or refer to the SAP documentation for the specific settings related to business volume comparisons.
  
  
  
  Define Business Volume Comparison:
  
  If the business volume comparison is not defined, you will need to create or update the configuration to include the necessary settings for partial settlements.
  This can typically be done in the customizing settings (transaction SPRO) under the relevant module (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Contract Management).
  
  
  
  Review Arrangement Details:
  
  Check the specific arrangement (identified by &1 in the error message) to ensure that it is set up correctly for partial settlements.
  Verify that all necessary fields and settings are populated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for additional guidance on business volume comparisons and partial settlements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs when attempting to process the partial settlement.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), VA02 (to change sales orders), or others depending on your specific context.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.