How To Fix EEDMSET162 - You cannot start settlement run &1 as a workflow

EEDMSET162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEDMSET - Messages for Settlement

• Message number: 162

• Message text: You cannot start settlement run &1 as a workflow

What causes this issue?

You cannot start settlement run &V1& as a job for one of the following
reasons:
No report implementation exists for the settlement procedure in use.
The current run does not have a <LS>created</> status.
An error occurred when you attempted to save the run.

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 EEDMSET162 - You cannot start settlement run &1 as a workflow ?

  The SAP error message EEDMSET162 indicates that you cannot start a settlement run as a workflow. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's settlement processes, particularly when dealing with the settlement of costs or revenues in various modules like Project System (PS), Controlling (CO), or other related areas.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Workflow 
  Configuration Issues: The workflow for the settlement process may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Missing Authorizations: The user attempting to start the settlement run may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the workflow.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters or settings for the settlement run may not be correctly defined, leading to the inability to initiate the workflow.
  System Settings: The system may not be set up to allow settlement runs to be executed as workflows, or there may be restrictions in place.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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