How To Fix 9J384 - The "complete month" indicator is compulsory with settlement type 2 or 4

9J384 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 384

• Message text: The "complete month" indicator is compulsory with settlement type 2 or 4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J384 - The "complete month" indicator is compulsory with settlement type 2 or 4 ?

  The SAP error message 9J384 indicates that when using settlement types 2 (periodic settlement) or 4 (final settlement), the "complete month" indicator must be set. This error typically arises in the context of settlement processes in SAP, particularly in modules like Project System (PS) or Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires the "complete month" indicator to be activated when performing settlements with the specified settlement types. This is a validation rule in SAP to ensure that the settlement process is correctly aligned with the accounting periods.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the "complete month" indicator is set correctly in the relevant configuration or during the settlement process. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Settlement Profile:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the settlement profile used in your project or cost object.
  Ensure that the "complete month" indicator is activated for the settlement types 2 and 4.
  
  
  
  Adjust