How To Fix EEDMSET016 - Definition of settlement units is incorrect

EEDMSET016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEDMSET - Messages for Settlement

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Definition of settlement units is incorrect

What causes this issue?

An error has occurred in the definition of the dependencies of
settlement units and their sub-settlement units.
Settlement unit &v1& is defined as a sub-settlement unit of a
settlement unit that is, directly or indirectly, a sub-settlement of
&v1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEDMSET016 - Definition of settlement units is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message EEDMSET016 indicates that there is an issue with the definition of settlement units in the system. This error typically arises in the context of settlement management, particularly when dealing with internal orders, projects, or other cost objects that require proper configuration for settlement.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The settlement units may not be properly defined in the system. This could involve missing or incorrect settings in the configuration of the settlement profile or the assignment of settlement rules.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the settlement units may be incomplete or missing. This includes the definition of the cost elements, cost centers, or internal orders that are supposed to be settled.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the settlement units, such as mismatched settings between the controlling area and the settlement profile.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user