How To Fix /ACCGO/CAS_STL_LOGIC188 - Settlement category of the mirror side document does not match

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CAS_STL_LOGIC -

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Settlement category of the mirror side document does not match

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_STL_LOGIC188 - Settlement category of the mirror side document does not match ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/CAS_STL_LOGIC188 indicates that there is a mismatch in the settlement category of the mirror side document in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly in Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or related areas. This error typically arises during the settlement process when the system detects that the settlement category of the document being processed does not align with the expected settlement category of the corresponding mirror document.
  Cause:
  
  
  Mismatch in Settlement Categories: The primary cause of this error is that the settlement category of the original document does not match the settlement category of the corresponding mirror document. This can happen if the documents were created with different settings or if there were changes made to the configuration after the documents were created.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings for settlement categories in the system. This can include settings in the asset master data or in the configuration of the controlling area.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: If there have been manual changes to documents or if there are inconsistencies in the database, this can lead to mismatches.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Settlement Categories: Review the settlement categories of both the original and mirror documents. Ensure that they are aligned and that the correct categories are being used.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system for asset accounting and settlement. Ensure that the settings for settlement categories are consistent and correctly defined.
  
  
  Correct the Documents: If you identify that the documents have been created with incorrect settlement categories, you may need to reverse or adjust the documents to correct the mismatch.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes such as AW01N (Asset Explorer) to view asset details and CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items) to check the related documents. This can help in identifying the source of the mismatch.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  Engage Technical Support: If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP directly for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Asset Accounting and settlement processes to understand the expected behavior and configurations.
  Training: Ensure that users involved in the asset accounting process are trained on the correct procedures for creating and managing documents to prevent such errors.
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration, conduct thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.