How To Fix NAA417 - BVol comparison contains new data records. Stat. records have been added

NAA417 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 417

• Message text: BVol comparison contains new data records. Stat. records have been added

What causes this issue?

New statistical record were created during the business volume
comparison.

System Response

Statistical records with the same combination of characteristics and
value zero are added to the other business volume versions. This is
normal procedure.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

NAA417 - Details

• The SAP error message NAA417 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the data records during a balance volume (BVol) comparison. Specifically, it suggests that new statistical records have been added, which are not accounted for in the existing comparison.
  
  Cause:
  
  New Data Records: The primary cause of this error is the addition of new statistical records in the system that have not been included in the previous balance volume comparison.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be a lag in data synchronization between different modules or systems, leading to inconsistencies.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration settings or updates to the system may have introduced new records that are not yet reflected in the balance volume comparison.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Update the Comparison: 
  
  Run the balance volume comparison process again to include the new statistical records. This can often be done through the relevant transaction codes or reports in SAP.
  
  
  
  Check for New Records:
  
  Review the newly added statistical records to