How To Fix EEDMSET222 - You cannot change the to-date for settlement unit &1

EEDMSET222 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEDMSET - Messages for Settlement

• Message number: 222

• Message text: You cannot change the to-date for settlement unit &1

What causes this issue?

You attempted to change the to-date of settlement unit &v1&.
This is not permitted as settlement unit &V1& is already allocated to
settlement unit &V3& as a higher-level settlement unit before &V2&.

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?

Either enter a to-date that is after the end of the allocation or change
the allocation of settlement unit &V1& to &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEDMSET222 - You cannot change the to-date for settlement unit &1 ?

  The SAP error message EEDMSET222 indicates that you are trying to change the "to-date" for a settlement unit, but the system is preventing this action due to certain constraints. This error typically arises in the context of settlement units in SAP, which are used in various modules such as Project System (PS), Controlling (CO), or Asset Accounting (AA).
  
  Cause:
  
  Settlement Period Closed: The period you are trying to change to may be closed for posting. If the financial period is closed, you cannot make changes to the settlement unit.
  Dependencies on Other Transactions: There may be other transactions or processes that depend on the current "to-date," making it impossible to change it without affecting those transactions.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may restrict changes to the settlement unit's dates.
  Status of the Settlement Unit: The settlement unit may be in a status that does not allow changes, such as being locked or