How To Fix VK196 - A credit memo request was created for settlement

VK196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 196

• Message text: A credit memo request was created for settlement

What causes this issue?

The rebate settlement for the rebate agreement was carried out, the
credit memo request was created. You can process the credit memo
request to change the amount in the credit memo, for example.

System Response

The credit memo request is saved with the rebate agreement.

How to fix this error?

Check the credit memo request created using the function "Credit memo
request" "Change".
You can also reset the credit memo request. In this case, no credit
memo request is created.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VK196 - Details

• The SAP error message VK196, which states "A credit memo request was created for settlement," typically occurs in the context of billing and settlement processes in SAP, particularly when dealing with sales and distribution (SD) or financial transactions. This message indicates that a credit memo request has been generated, but there may be issues preventing the settlement from being processed correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Data: The credit memo request may lack necessary information or data required for processing.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the requirements for processing credit memo requests.
  Document Status: The status of the credit memo request or related documents may not allow for settlement (e.g., it may be in a blocked status).
  Account Assignment Issues: There may be issues with account assignments or the relevant accounts may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to