How To Fix 60695 - Year-dependent settlement variant not valid for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 60 - Real Estate

• Message number: 695

• Message text: Year-dependent settlement variant not valid for &

What causes this issue?

You have assigned a year-dependent account settlement variant which is
not valid for the requested account settlement year.

System Response

This allocation will not be accepted.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid account settlement variant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 60695 - Year-dependent settlement variant not valid for & ?

  The SAP error message 60695 ("Year-dependent settlement variant not valid for &") typically occurs in the context of settlement processes in SAP, particularly when dealing with internal orders, projects, or cost centers. This error indicates that the settlement variant being used is not valid for the specified year, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Settlement Variant: The settlement variant assigned to the order or project may not be configured for the fiscal year in question.
  Year Dependency: The settlement variant may be year-dependent, and the settings for the specific year have not been maintained.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the controlling area or the settlement variant itself.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the settlement variant for the specified year.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Settlement Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the settlement variant in the SAP system (Transaction code: OPAF).
  Ensure that the settlement variant is correctly defined for the fiscal year you are trying to settle.
  
  
  
  Maintain Year-Dependent Settings:
  
  If the settlement variant is year-dependent, ensure that the settings for the specific year are maintained. This can be done in the same configuration area.
  
  
  
  Review Assignment:
  
  Check if the internal order, project, or cost center is correctly assigned to the settlement variant. You can do this by reviewing the master data of the object.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the settlement. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to settlement variants and year-dependent settings for further insights.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test settlement to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OPAF (Define Settlement Variants)
  KO88 (Order Settlement)
  KOB1 (Order Line Items)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.