How To Fix 63398 - Opting of higher-level settlement unit & & contradicts BE

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 63 - Messages for Real Estate Management

• Message number: 398

• Message text: Opting of higher-level settlement unit & & contradicts BE

What causes this issue?

The business entity is related to the higher-level settlement unit with
service charge key &V1& and recipient key &V2&. This settlement unit is
assigned an opting that is not consistent with the opting of the
business entity.

System Response

This is a warning.

How to fix this error?

Correct the opting so that the calculation types for the business
entity and the higher-level settlement unit are consistent with each
other.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 63398 - Opting of higher-level settlement unit & & contradicts BE ?

  The SAP error message 63398, which states "Opting of higher-level settlement unit contradicts BE," typically occurs in the context of settlement processes in SAP, particularly when dealing with settlement units in a project or order management scenario. This error indicates that there is a conflict between the selected higher-level settlement unit and the business event (BE) that is being processed.
  Cause:
  
  
  Settlement Unit Configuration: The error often arises when the configuration of the settlement units does not align with the business events. For example, if a higher-level settlement unit is selected that is not compatible with the business event being processed, this error will occur.
  
  
  Hierarchy Issues: If the hierarchy of settlement units is not properly defined or if there are inconsistencies in the hierarchy, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the settlement units or business events, such as missing or incorrect entries in the master data.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action related to the higher-level settlement unit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the settlement units and ensure that they are correctly set up to align with the business events. This may involve checking the settings in the relevant customizing transactions.
  
  
  Review Hierarchy: Ensure that the hierarchy of settlement units is correctly defined and that the higher-level unit is valid for the business event being processed.
  
  
  Data Validation: Validate the data related to the settlement units and business events. Check for any missing or incorrect entries in the master data that could be causing the conflict.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. If not, appropriate roles and permissions should be assigned.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional insights or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration or data, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no new issues arise.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder), CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items), or others that may be involved in the settlement process.
  
  
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.