How To Fix EEDMSET085 - Settlement unit &1 does not have permissible category &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEDMSET - Messages for Settlement

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Settlement unit &1 does not have permissible category &2

What causes this issue?

Settlement unit &v1& was defined with <DS:DE.E_EDMSUNITCAT>category</>
&v2&. The category of settlement unit &v2& is not permissible. It
contains a disallowed combination of controls for the service
categories.

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 EEDMSET085 - Settlement unit &1 does not have permissible category &2 ?

  The SAP error message EEDMSET085 indicates that a settlement unit does not have a permissible category assigned to it. This error typically arises in the context of settlement management, particularly when dealing with settlement units in SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) or other related modules.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The settlement unit may not be configured correctly in the system. Each settlement unit is associated with a specific category, and if the category assigned does not match the permissible categories defined in the system, this error will occur.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the settlement unit is being assigned an incorrect category.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the settlement unit or its category may be missing or incomplete.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Settlement Unit Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for settlement units in your SAP system.
  Verify that the settlement unit in question is correctly configured and that it has a permissible category assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Category Assignments:
  
  Check the permissible categories for the settlement unit. This can usually be done in the customizing settings (SPRO) under the relevant module.
  Ensure that the category assigned to the settlement unit is valid and permissible.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the category assignment for the settlement unit in the relevant transaction or master data record.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to settlement units and categories to ensure compliance with the system's requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data entries, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes to access the configuration or master data related to settlement units, such as SPRO for configuration or SE11 for data dictionary.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on settlement unit configuration.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the settlement unit can now be processed without triggering the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EEDMSET085 error and ensure that your settlement units are correctly configured within the SAP system.