How To Fix NAA306 - Bus. vol. comparison is required for partial settlement of arrangement &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 306

• Message text: Bus. vol. comparison is required for partial settlement of arrangement &1

What causes this issue?

Business volume comparison type &V3& for arrangement type &V2& of
arrangement &V1& defines that a business volume comparison for partial
settlement is mandatory.

System Response

The business volume comparison indicator for partial settlement was
selected. In this case, a success message is displayed.
You have to select the indicator for the business volume comparison. In
this case, an error message is displayed.

How to fix this error?

If an error message is displayed, select the business volume comparison
indicator.
If you do not want to carry out a business volume comparison, you must
assign the arrangement type a business volume comparison type that does
not define business volume comparison for partial settlement, or
defines it as optional. Note that any change you make here 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 NAA306 - Bus. vol. comparison is required for partial settlement of arrangement &1 ?

  The SAP error message NAA306 indicates that a business volume comparison is required for the partial settlement of a specific arrangement (denoted by &1). This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module, particularly when dealing with arrangements that involve partial settlements.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform a partial settlement on an arrangement without having completed the necessary business volume comparison. This comparison is essential to ensure that the amounts being settled are accurate and correspond to the expected business volumes associated with the arrangement.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Volume Comparison:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or report that allows you to view the business volume comparison for the arrangement in question.
  Ensure that the business volumes have been correctly calculated and compared.
  
  
  
  Perform Business Volume Comparison:
  
  If the comparison has not been performed, you will need to execute the business volume comparison process. This can typically be done through a specific transaction code or report in SAP.
  Ensure that all relevant data is up to date and that any necessary postings have been made.
  
  
  
  Review Arrangement Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the arrangement to ensure that they are configured correctly for partial settlements.
  Make sure that the arrangement allows for partial settlements and that all prerequisites are met.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to your version of SAP and the configuration of your system.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FPL9 (for business volume comparison) or other related codes that may assist in managing arrangements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error NAA306, as there may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform the required actions in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the NAA306 error and successfully perform the partial settlement of the arrangement.