How To Fix 6D106 - Participating settlement units must have the same settlement variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6D - Real Estate Messages

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Participating settlement units must have the same settlement variant

What causes this issue?

All participating settlement units must have the same settlement
variant by &V1&. Settlement unit &V2&, for example, has a different
settlement variant than settlement unit &V3&.

How to fix this error?

Either assign the same settlement variant to all participating
settlement units or delete the affected settlement unit from the list
of participating settlement units.
Check to make sure all participating settlement units are assigned the
same settlement variant by &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6D106 - Participating settlement units must have the same settlement variant ?

  The SAP error message 6D106 indicates that there is a mismatch in the settlement variants of the participating settlement units in a settlement process. This error typically occurs in the context of settlement processes in SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Controlling (CO) or Project System (PS).
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to settle costs or revenues across multiple settlement units (like internal orders, projects, or cost centers) that have different settlement variants. Each settlement unit must have the same settlement variant to ensure that the settlement process can be executed correctly.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Settlement Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code related to the settlement (e.g., KO88 for order settlement).
  Identify the participating settlement units involved in the settlement process.
  Check the settlement variant assigned to each of these units.
  
  
  
  Align Settlement Variants:
  
  If you find that the settlement variants are different, you will need to align them. This can be done by:
  
  Changing the settlement variant of one or more of the participating units to match the others.
  If necessary, you may need to create a new settlement variant that meets the requirements of all participating units.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure how to change the settlement variant, you may need to review the configuration settings in the SAP system. This can typically be done in the following areas:
  
  Transaction Code OPAF: For defining settlement variants.
  Transaction Code OKEU: For assigning settlement variants to cost objects.
  
  
  
  
  
  Test the Settlement:
  
  After making the necessary changes, attempt to execute the settlement process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Settlement Variants: These are configurations that define how costs are settled from one cost object to another. They include settings for the settlement method, allocation structure, and other parameters.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  KO88: Order settlement
  CJ88: Project settlement
  KOB1: Display actual line items for orders
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific guidelines on managing settlement variants and processes.
  
  By ensuring that all participating settlement units have the same settlement variant, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with the settlement process successfully.