How To Fix 60700 - Time gap exists until next settlement variant

60700 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 60 - Real Estate

• Message number: 700

• Message text: Time gap exists until next settlement variant

What causes this issue?

There is a time gap between the newly assigned account settlement
variant and the next account settlement variant where no account
settlement variant is assigned to the calculation unit.

System Response

The entry is refused.

How to fix this error?

This problem can only occur if the newly assigned account settlement
variant is year-dependent, i.e. is only valid for an account settlement
year. You either have to change or delete the subsequent account
settlement variant which you entered and/or assign another account
settlement variant.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 60700 - Time gap exists until next settlement variant ?

  The SAP error message 60700, which states "Time gap exists until next settlement variant," typically occurs in the context of settlement processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with internal orders, projects, or cost centers. This error indicates that there is a time gap between the current date and the next scheduled settlement date, which can prevent the system from processing settlements as expected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Settlement Variant Configuration: The settlement variant may not be configured correctly, leading to discrepancies in the scheduled settlement dates.
  Settlement Period: The current date may fall outside the defined settlement periods for the specific variant.
  Missing or Incorrect Dates: The start and end dates for the settlement variant may not align with the current date or the expected settlement dates.
  Posting Periods: The posting periods may be closed or not open for the current date, which can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Settlement Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the