How To Fix EEDMSET516 - Preliminary settlement procedure &1 was not completed successfully

EEDMSET516 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEDMSET - Messages for Settlement

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Preliminary settlement procedure &1 was not completed successfully

What causes this issue?

You can only execute the current settlement procedure once the previous
procedure &v1& has been completed successfully. This condition has not
been met.

System Response

INCLUDE ISU_VERARB OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Execute settlement for settlement procedure &v1& and the same settlement
units as in the selection variants &v2& to &v3&. You can then start
backbilling for the current settlement document.

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 EEDMSET516 - Preliminary settlement procedure &1 was not completed successfully ?

  The SAP error message EEDMSET516 indicates that a preliminary settlement procedure for a specific process (denoted by &1) was not completed successfully. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP system's settlement processes, which are often related to project systems, internal orders, or other financial transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Data: Required data for the settlement process may be missing or incomplete.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the settlement rules or the related master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the settlement.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or system errors.
  Dependencies: Other processes or transactions that need to be completed before the settlement may not have been finalized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Completeness: Ensure that all necessary data for the settlement is complete and accurate. This includes checking master data, transaction data, and any related documents.
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration