How To Fix AY178 - Settlement profile & does not allow settlement using equivalence numbers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AY - Deprec. simulation - maint. module (AIPS) /gen. master data

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Settlement profile & does not allow settlement using equivalence numbers

What causes this issue?

Settlement profile &v1& does not allow settlement using equivalence
numbers. This settlement profile is assigned to the settlement rule of
the sender object.

System Response

You cannot create any assets using the selected function, since the
settlement rule of the sender object does not allow distribution rules
with settlement using equivalence numbers to be generated.

How to fix this error?

Do one of the following:
Create the desired assets from the Asset Accounting menu, and enter
them manually in the settlement rule.
Change settlement profile &v1& to allow settlement using equivalence
numbers, or use a different settlement profile that allows settlement
using equivalence numbers.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AY178 - Settlement profile & does not allow settlement using equivalence numbers ?

  The SAP error message AY178 indicates that the settlement profile you are using does not allow for settlement using equivalence numbers. This typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when trying to settle an asset or a project that has been assigned an equivalence number.
  Cause:
  
  Settlement Profile Configuration: The settlement profile assigned to the asset or project does not permit the use of equivalence numbers. This can happen if the profile is configured to restrict certain types of settlements.
  Equivalence Number Not Defined: The equivalence number may not be defined or may not be valid for the asset or project in question.
  Incorrect Assignment: The asset or project may not be correctly assigned to a settlement profile that supports equivalence numbers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Settlement Profile:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the settlement profile in SAP (Transaction code: OAOA).
  Verify the settings of the settlement profile assigned to the asset or project. Ensure that it allows for settlements using equivalence numbers.
  
  
  
  Modify Settlement Profile:
  
  If the current profile does not allow for equivalence numbers, you may need to create a new settlement profile or modify the existing one to include this functionality.
  Ensure that the necessary parameters related to equivalence numbers are activated.
  
  
  
  Assign Correct Settlement Profile:
  
  If the asset or project is assigned the wrong settlement profile, reassign it to the correct one that allows for equivalence number settlements.
  
  
  
  Check Equivalence Number:
  
  Ensure that the equivalence number you are trying to use is valid and correctly defined in the system.
  You can check this in the asset master record or project definition.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific details on how to configure settlement profiles and equivalence numbers.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OAOA: Configure Settlement Profiles
  AS02: Change Asset Master Record
  CJ02: Change Project Definition
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to settlement profiles and asset/project configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AY178 error and successfully perform the settlement using equivalence numbers.