How To Fix 62345 - Heating system settled externally, enter appropriate settl.unit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 345

• Message text: Heating system settled externally, enter appropriate settl.unit

What causes this issue?

The external settlement of a heating system is sent to the system when
you enter a settlement company in the master data screen. You must also
fill the fields for the settlement of the heating system. If the
settlement is not external (that is, no settlement company was entered
in the master data screen), the fields for the settlement unit of the
heating system must remain empty.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If the heating system is settled externally, fill in a service charge
key and a recipient key. (see master data: a settlement company has
been entered)

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62345 - Heating system settled externally, enter appropriate settl.unit ?

  The SAP error message 62345, "Heating system settled externally, enter appropriate settl.unit," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Plant Maintenance (PM) or Controlling (CO) modules, particularly when dealing with heating systems or similar equipment that requires external settlement.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system has detected that the heating system's settlement has been handled externally (outside of SAP), and as a result, it requires the user to specify the appropriate settlement unit. This can happen in scenarios where:
  
  External Settlement: The heating system's costs or performance metrics are being managed outside of the SAP system, and the system needs to know how to handle these external settlements.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the settlement units may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry process where the settlement unit was not specified or was incorrectly specified.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter Settlement Unit: When prompted by the error message, enter the appropriate settlement unit that corresponds to the external settlement of the heating system. This may involve consulting with your finance or controlling team to determine the correct unit.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the heating system and its settlement units is correctly set up in the SAP system. This may involve:
  
  Reviewing the settings in the controlling area.
  Ensuring that the relevant master data (e.g., cost centers, internal orders) is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling external settlements related to heating systems. This may provide insights into the correct procedures and configurations.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on handling external settlements.
  Training Materials: Review any training materials or user guides related to the Plant Maintenance or Controlling modules, particularly those that cover external settlements.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure that the heating system's settlement is correctly processed within the SAP system.