How To Fix 62197 - SU & & & &: Master rec.has no sttlmnt period (Program termination)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 197

• Message text: SU & & & &: Master rec.has no sttlmnt period (Program termination)

What causes this issue?

File inconsistency. There is a master record for the settlement unit
(Table VIAK03) but no settlement period has been assigned (to the table
VIAK04).

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

System Response

The program is aborted.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62197 - SU & & & &: Master rec.has no sttlmnt period (Program termination) ?

  The SAP error message 62197, which states "Master record has no settlement period (Program termination)," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when the system is trying to process a transaction that requires a settlement period, but the relevant master record does not have one defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Settlement Period: The master record (such as a cost center, internal order, or asset) does not have a defined settlement period. This can happen if the record was created without specifying the necessary settlement details.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the relevant module may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a settlement period.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Record: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant master record (e.g., cost center, internal order, or asset) in the SAP system.
  Verify if the settlement period is defined. If it is missing, you will need to update the master record to include the appropriate settlement period.
  
  
  
  Update Configuration:
  
  If the master record is correct, check the configuration settings in the SAP system for the relevant module (e.g., CO or FI-AA).
  Ensure that the settings for settlement periods are correctly defined in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant reports or transactions to check for data inconsistencies.
  Use transaction codes like CKM3 (for cost objects) or AS03 (for asset master records) to review the details.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on how to define settlement periods for the relevant master records.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the master records and configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KS01 (Create Cost Center), KO01 (Create Internal Order), or AS01 (Create Asset) to manage master records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to master records and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 62197 and ensure that the relevant master records have the necessary settlement periods defined.