How To Fix 1E705 - Unable to simulate account closure; settlement data not calculated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 705

• Message text: Unable to simulate account closure; settlement data not calculated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E705 - Unable to simulate account closure; settlement data not calculated ?

  The SAP error message 1E705: Unable to simulate account closure; settlement data not calculated typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or asset accounting when trying to close an account or perform a settlement operation. This error indicates that the system is unable to simulate the closure of the account because the necessary settlement data has not been calculated or is missing.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Settlement Data: The most common cause is that the settlement data for the asset or account in question has not been calculated. This can happen if the settlement run has not been executed or if there are issues with the configuration.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the asset accounting settings, such as incorrect settings for the asset class or settlement profiles.
  
  
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or postings that prevent the account from being closed.
  
  
  Period Closing Issues: If the period is not properly closed or if there are inconsistencies in the period closing, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the closure or settlement operations.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Run Settlement Program: Ensure that the settlement program has been executed for the relevant assets. You can do this by navigating to the appropriate transaction (e.g., AW01N for asset accounting) and checking the status of the asset.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the asset class and settlement profiles to ensure they are set up correctly. This includes checking the settings in transaction OAOA (for asset classes) and OAYZ (for settlement profiles).
  
  
  Review Open Transactions: Check for any open transactions or postings that may be preventing the closure. You can use transaction FBL3N to review open items in the relevant accounts.
  
  
  Close Periods: Ensure that the accounting periods are properly closed. You can check this in transaction OB52 to see if the periods are open for posting.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the closure or settlement operations. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve the problem.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AW01N (Asset Explorer), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Items), and OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on asset accounting and settlement processes.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further investigation.