How To Fix 62904 - Create settlement variants for SU & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 904

• Message text: Create settlement variants for SU & &

What causes this issue?

No settlement variants were found for the settlement unit with the
service charge key &V1& and the recipient key &V2&. Therefore the
settlement period for this settlement unit cannot be determined.

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?

Create the necessary settlement variants for this settlement unit.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62904 - Create settlement variants for SU & & ?

  The SAP error message 62904, which states "Create settlement variants for SU & &," typically occurs in the context of settlement processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with internal orders, projects, or cost centers. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a suitable settlement variant for the specified settlement unit (SU).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Settlement Variant: The most common cause of this error is that there is no settlement variant defined for the specified settlement unit. Settlement variants are required to determine how costs are settled from one object to another.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the settlement variants may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create settlement variants.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Settlement Variants:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code OKO7 (for internal orders) or CJ20N (for projects) depending on your context.
  Check if a settlement variant exists for the specified settlement unit. If not, you will need to create one.
  To create a new settlement variant, go to the appropriate configuration menu and define the necessary parameters (like the settlement method, allocation structure, etc.).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for settlement variants is correctly set up in the system. This can be done through the following paths:
  
  For internal orders: SPRO > Controlling > Internal Orders > Settlement > Define Settlement Variants.
  For projects: SPRO > Project System > Structures > Settlement > Define Settlement Variants.
  
  
  Verify that the settlement variant is assigned to the relevant order type or project type.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify settlement variants. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on creating and managing settlement variants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OKO7: Create/Change Settlement Variants for Internal Orders.
  CJ20N: Project Management.
  KOB1: Display Actual Line Items for Orders.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  Testing: After creating or modifying the settlement variant, perform a test to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 62904 in SAP. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.