How To Fix NAA308 - Bus. vol. comparison required for partial settlement of condition record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 308

• Message text: Bus. vol. comparison required for partial settlement of condition record

What causes this issue?

Partial settlement is not possible if a the business volume data for
the condition record (valid to &V2&) has not been compared beforehand.

System Response

Settlement accounting is not performed.

How to fix this error?

Carry out the business volume comparison as at &V2& for arrangement
&V1&.
You can also delete the "Business volume comparison for partial
settlement necessary" indicator in the arrangement as long as business
volume comparison type &V3& does not define the comparison as manatory.
Perform settlement accounting for the arrangement again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NAA308 - Bus. vol. comparison required for partial settlement of condition record ?

  The SAP error message NAA308, which states "Bus. vol. comparison required for partial settlement of condition record," typically occurs in the context of condition records in pricing or rebate agreements. This error indicates that there is a requirement for a business volume comparison before a partial settlement can be processed for a condition record.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incomplete Business Volume Data: The system requires a comparison of business volumes (e.g., sales data) to determine if a partial settlement can be executed. If the necessary data is not available or is incomplete, the error will occur.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the condition type or the rebate agreement may not allow for partial settlements without a business volume comparison.
  Condition Record Settings: The condition record itself may be set up in a way that does not permit partial settlements unless certain criteria are met.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the NAA308 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Volume Data:
  
  Ensure that the relevant business volume data is available and correctly recorded in the system. This may involve checking sales orders, billing documents, or other relevant transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Record Settings:
  
  Go to the condition record in question and review its settings. Ensure that it is configured to allow for partial settlements if that is the intended functionality.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings for the condition type associated with the error. Ensure that the settings allow for partial settlements and that the business volume comparison requirement is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific condition type and partial settlements to ensure that all necessary steps and configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test to see if the error persists. This may involve simulating a partial settlement to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more detailed assistance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), and VK13 (Display Condition) for managing condition records.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help Portal or SAP Notes related to pricing and rebate agreements for additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the NAA308 error and implement a solution to resolve it.