How To Fix 9J383 - You must enter the plant calendar ID for settlement type 2 or 4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 383

• Message text: You must enter the plant calendar ID for settlement type 2 or 4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J383 - You must enter the plant calendar ID for settlement type 2 or 4 ?

  The SAP error message 9J383 indicates that a plant calendar ID must be entered for settlement types 2 or 4. This error typically arises in the context of project system (PS) or internal orders when trying to perform a settlement operation without the necessary configuration.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires a plant calendar ID to determine the working days and non-working days for the settlement process. Settlement types 2 and 4 are related to specific settlement processes that require this information to function correctly. If the plant calendar ID is not specified in the configuration or in the relevant master data, the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that a plant calendar ID is assigned in the relevant configuration settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check the Settlement Profile:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKO7 (Settlement Profile).
  Find the settlement profile that is being used for the order or project.
  Ensure that the plant calendar ID is specified in the profile settings.
  
  
  
  Assign Plant Calendar:
  
  If the plant calendar ID is missing, you can assign it by editing the settlement profile.
  Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Order/Project Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code KO02 (Change Order) or CJ02 (Change Project).
  Check the master data for the order or project to ensure that the correct settlement profile is assigned.
  If necessary, update the master data to include the correct settlement profile that has the plant calendar ID.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Calendar Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the plant calendar itself is correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the transaction code SCAL (Maintain Calendar).
  Make sure that the calendar is active and correctly set up for the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Test the Settlement Process:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to perform the settlement process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Settlement Types:
  
  Settlement Type 2: Typically used for settling costs to a cost center.
  Settlement Type 4: Used for settling costs to an asset.
  
  
  
  Plant Calendar:
  
  A plant calendar defines the working days and holidays for a specific plant, which is crucial for scheduling and planning activities.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKO7: To manage settlement profiles.
  KO02: To change internal orders.
  CJ02: To change project definitions.
  SCAL: To maintain plant calendars.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 9J383 and successfully perform the settlement process in SAP.