How To Fix CIAP062 - WBS/Order has not been settled yet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CIAP - CIAP Message Class

• Message number: 062

• Message text: WBS/Order has not been settled yet

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CIAP062 - WBS/Order has not been settled yet ?

  The SAP error message CIAP062 indicates that a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element or an order has not been settled yet. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform a transaction that requires the WBS or order to be settled, such as posting a journal entry or executing a report that relies on settled data.
  Cause:
  
  Unsettled WBS/Order: The primary cause of this error is that the WBS element or order has not undergone the settlement process. In SAP, settlement is the process of transferring costs from a WBS element or internal order to a fixed asset, cost center, or another appropriate object.
  Incorrect Status: The WBS or order may be in a status that does not allow for settlement, such as being in a planning phase or not being released.
  Missing Settlement Rules: There may be no defined settlement rules for the WBS element or order, which are necessary for the settlement process to occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Perform Settlement: 
  
  Navigate to the settlement transaction (e.g., transaction code K settlement or CJI3 for WBS elements).
  Execute the settlement for the relevant WBS element or order. Ensure that all costs are correctly allocated and that the settlement rules are defined.
  
  
  
  Check Status: 
  
  Verify the status of the WBS element or order. Ensure that it is released and ready for settlement. You can check this in the WBS element or order master data.
  
  
  
  Define Settlement Rules: 
  
  If there are no settlement rules defined, you will need to set them up. This can be done in the WBS element or order settings under the settlement rule section.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation: 
  
  Ensure that all necessary documentation and approvals are in place for the WBS or order to be settled.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: 
  
  If you are unsure about the settlement process or the implications of settling a WBS element or order, consult with your finance or controlling team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CJ20N: Project Builder (to manage WBS elements)
  CJI3: Display Actual Cost Line Items
  KOB1: Order: Actual Line Items
  KSU5: Settle Orders
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on WBS settlement and internal orders.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform settlement and related transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CIAP062 error and successfully settle the WBS element or order.