How To Fix NAA331 - Settlement schema &1 is the same as price determ. schema (not allowed)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 331

• Message text: Settlement schema &1 is the same as price determ. schema (not allowed)

What causes this issue?

For the settlement schema (&V1&), you entered the same schema as for
price determination in purchasing for purchase orders, supplier billing
documents or settlement documents.

System Response

This is not allowed, as settlement schemas are structured differently.

How to fix this error?

Assign a different settlement schema. If necessary, contact your system
administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

For information on the structure of schemas, see the IMG.

<DS><DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMEKONDT>Set Up Condition Technique for
Subsequent Settlement (subpoint Maintain Settlement Schema for Subseque
nt Settlement)</>
ENDIF
You can assign the schema directly to the arrangment type, or to
individual suppliers via the purchasing organization (supplier
arrangements only).

Assignment of arrangement type &V4& in Customizing

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMEOMHD>Define Rebate Arrangement Types for
Subsequent Settlement</>
Assignment to supplier/purchasing organization
Determine the schema group of supplier &V2& for purchasing organization
&V3& (purchasing data view).
<DS:TRAN.MK03>Display supplier: Purchasing initial screen</>
Determine the schema group of purchasing organization &V32&.
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMEOMER6>Define Schema Group (subpoint Assign
Schema Group to Purchasing Organization)</>
Assign the settlement schema to the schema group of the supplier and the
schema group of the purchasing organization.
<DS><DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMEKONDT>Set Up Condition Technique for
Subsequent Settlement (subpoint Schema Determination for Subsequent Set
tlement)</>
ENDIF

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NAA331 - Settlement schema &1 is the same as price determ. schema (not allowed) ?

  The SAP error message NAA331 indicates that there is a conflict between the settlement schema and the price determination schema in the configuration of your SAP system. Specifically, it means that the settlement schema you are trying to use is the same as the price determination schema, which is not allowed in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Conflict: The error arises when the system detects that the settlement schema (used for settling costs) is identical to the price determination schema (used for determining prices). This is not permitted because it can lead to inconsistencies in financial calculations and reporting.
  Incorrect Assignment: The assignment of schemas in the configuration settings may have been done incorrectly, leading to this overlap.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the settlement schema and the price determination schema are different. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  
  Access Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., Controlling (CO) or Materials Management (MM)).
  
  
  
  Check Schema Assignments:
  
  Look for the settings related to settlement and price determination schemas. This is typically found under the configuration for the specific module you are working with (e.g., for CO, it might be under "Product Costing" or "Internal Orders").
  Identify the current schemas assigned for both settlement and price determination.
  
  
  
  Modify Schema Assignments:
  
  Change the settlement schema to a different one that does not conflict with the price determination schema.
  Ensure that the new settlement schema is correctly configured and meets the requirements for your business processes.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After saving, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on configuring settlement and price determination schemas.
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OKB9 (for settlement profiles) or OKB2 (for price determination) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  Support: If you are unsure about making these changes, consider consulting with your SAP Basis or functional consultant, as they can provide guidance based on your specific system setup and business requirements.
  
  By ensuring that the settlement schema and price determination schema are distinct, you should be able to resolve the NAA331 error and proceed with your transactions without further issues.