How To Fix EEDMSET018 - Unit &1 cannot be settled by &2

EEDMSET018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEDMSET - Messages for Settlement

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Unit &1 cannot be settled by &2

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to settle unit &v1& by &v2&.
Settlement unit &v1& is valid from &v3& to &v4& and can not be settled
by &v2&.

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 EEDMSET018 - Unit &1 cannot be settled by &2 ?

  The SAP error message EEDMSET018 indicates that a specific unit (identified by &1) cannot be settled by the specified settlement type or method (identified by &2). This error typically arises in the context of settlement processes in SAP, particularly in modules like Project System (PS) or Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  
  Settlement Type Incompatibility: The unit you are trying to settle may not be compatible with the specified settlement type. For example, certain cost objects may only be settled using specific methods.
  Missing Configuration: There may be missing or incorrect configuration settings in the settlement profile or in the master data of the cost object.
  Status of the Unit: The unit may be in a status that does not allow for settlement, such as being locked or not fully completed.
  Settlement Rules: The settlement rules defined for the cost object may not allow for the specified settlement type.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related