How To Fix /ACCGO/CAS_MSG255 - Lien cannot be done; payment split exists for settlement unit &1

/ACCGO/CAS_MSG255 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CAS_MSG -

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Lien cannot be done; payment split exists for settlement unit &1

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/ACCGO/CAS_MSG255 - Details

• The SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_MSG255 indicates that a lien cannot be processed because there is a payment split that exists for the specified settlement unit. This typically occurs in the context of accounts receivable or accounts payable when there are multiple payments or allocations associated with a single settlement unit.
  
  Cause:
  
  Payment Split: The primary cause of this error is that there are multiple payments or allocations that have been made against the settlement unit in question. This can happen if there are partial payments or if the payment has been split among different accounts or invoices.
  Settlement Unit Status: The settlement unit may be in a status that does not allow for a lien to be placed on it due to existing payment splits.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate how payments and liens are handled, which could lead to this error if not set up