How To Fix IW457 - Settlement area & for controlling area & not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 457

• Message text: Settlement area & for controlling area & not maintained

What causes this issue?

The <GL:allocation_group>allocation group</> does not exist in your
system.

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?

INCLUDE 'VERARBEITUNG-ENTER' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
The allocation group serves to bundle the function orders for
<GL:settlement>settlement</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW457 - Settlement area & for controlling area & not maintained ?

  The SAP error message IW457 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the settlement area and controlling area in the context of a project or order settlement. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid settlement area for the specified controlling area, which is necessary for the settlement process in SAP.
  Cause of the Error (IW457)
  
  Missing Configuration: The settlement area has not been defined for the controlling area in the system.
  Incorrect Assignment: The project or order may not be correctly assigned to a settlement area that is linked to the controlling area.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the project or order, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution to the Error
  To resolve the IW457 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Settlement Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKO7 (Define Settlement Areas).
  Ensure that the settlement area is