How To Fix 62348 - Documents already entered for old settlement variant

62348 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 348

• Message text: Documents already entered for old settlement variant

What causes this issue?

Costs have been incurred during the settlement period you want to
change. If you change the settlement period, these costs cannot be
assigned to a later settlement and can therefore not be settled.

System Response

The system does not accept your entry.

How to fix this error?

If you want to change the settlement period, you must reverse all
documents entered since the start date of the settlement period.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62348 - Documents already entered for old settlement variant ?

  The SAP error message 62348, which states "Documents already entered for old settlement variant," typically occurs in the context of settlement processes in SAP, particularly when dealing with internal orders, projects, or cost centers. This error indicates that there are already financial documents that have been posted using an old settlement variant, and the system is preventing further processing to avoid inconsistencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Old Settlement Variant: The error arises when you attempt to settle costs using a settlement variant that has already been used for previous postings. The system recognizes that there are existing documents associated with that variant.
  Changes in Settlement Variants: If the settlement variant has been changed or updated after documents were posted, the system will not allow new postings or settlements using the old variant.
  Inconsistent Data: The presence of inconsistent or conflicting data related to the settlement variant can also trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Documents: Review the existing documents