How To Fix EEDMSET032 - Generating settlement units can entail very long runtimes

EEDMSET032 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEDMSET - Messages for Settlement

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Generating settlement units can entail very long runtimes

What causes this issue?

Generating settlement units can take a very long time.
All points of delivery in the system are selected and their allocation
to a <DS:DE.E_EDMSETTLUNIT>settlement unit</> is checked.

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?

Only generate the settlement units if you have already defined them.

Procedure for System Administrators

Generate the settlement units when the system's capacity is high.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEDMSET032 - Generating settlement units can entail very long runtimes ?

  The SAP error message EEDMSET032 indicates that generating settlement units can take a long time to process. This message typically arises in the context of the SAP system's settlement processes, particularly in the areas of project systems (PS), internal orders, or other financial modules where settlement units are generated for cost allocation.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Large Volume of Data: The primary cause of this error is often a large volume of data that needs to be processed. If there are many transactions or a significant amount of data to settle, the system may take a long time to generate the necessary settlement units.
  
  
  Complex Settlement Rules: If the settlement rules are complex or if there are many different conditions to evaluate, this can also lead to longer processing times.
  
  
  System Performance: The performance of the SAP system itself can impact the runtime. If the system is under heavy load or if there are performance issues (e.g.,