How To Fix EEDMSET157 - You cannot stop settlement run &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEDMSET - Messages for Settlement

• Message number: 157

• Message text: You cannot stop settlement run &1

What causes this issue?

You can only stop settlement run &V1& if it has a <LS>scheduled</> or
<LS>started</> status.

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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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEDMSET157 - You cannot stop settlement run &1 ?

  The SAP error message EEDMSET157, which states "You cannot stop settlement run &1," typically occurs in the context of settlement processes in SAP, particularly when dealing with the settlement of internal orders, projects, or other cost objects. This error indicates that the system is unable to stop a settlement run that has already been initiated.
  Cause:
  
  Settlement Run in Progress: The most common cause is that the settlement run you are trying to stop is currently in progress or has already been completed.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to stop the settlement run.
  System Lock: There might be a system lock or a background job that is preventing the settlement run from being stopped.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues or inconsistencies in the system that are preventing the action.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Status: Verify the status of the settlement run. If it is still in progress, you may need to wait until it completes before attempting to stop it.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like KOB1 (for displaying order settlements) or KOB2 (for displaying order settlements with details) to check the status of the settlement run.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to stop the settlement run. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  System Lock: Check if there are any locks on the system that might be preventing the action. You can use transaction SM12 to view and manage locks.
  Consult Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or information that might provide insight into the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to settlement processes that might address this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on settlement processes for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.