How To Fix EEDMSET216 - Settlement views cannot be identical

EEDMSET216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEDMSET - Messages for Settlement

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Settlement views cannot be identical

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.E_EDMSETTLVIEW>settlement view</> and the
<DS:DE.E_EDMSETTLVIEWADD>additional settlement view</> must be defined
differently in the <DS:DE.E_EDMSETTLUNIT>settlement unit</>
.

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?

Change your entry so that the settlement view and the additional
settlement view are different.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEDMSET216 - Settlement views cannot be identical ?

  The SAP error message EEDMSET216, which states "Settlement views cannot be identical," typically occurs in the context of configuring settlement profiles or settings in SAP, particularly in the areas of Project System (PS) or Controlling (CO). This error indicates that there are conflicting or duplicate settlement views defined for a particular configuration.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to create or modify a settlement profile or configuration where two or more settlement views are set to be identical. In SAP, each settlement view must be unique to ensure that the system can differentiate between various settlement processes and handle them appropriately.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EEDMSET216 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Settlement Views: Check the settlement views that you have defined in your configuration. Ensure that each view has a unique combination of parameters.
  
  
  Modify Duplicate Views: If you find that there are identical settlement views, modify one or more of them to