How To Fix IW458 - No settlement rule could be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 458

• Message text: No settlement rule could be created

What causes this issue?

You tried to maintain a <GL:settlement_rule>settlement rule</> for a
<GL:maintenance_order>maintenance order</>, which determines that the
maintenance order is to be settled to a
<GL:sales_order>sales order</>.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-FUNKTION' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
This could be for the following reasons:
The system does not allow you to settle maintenance orders to sales
orders on the basis of the settings in Customizing.
The system does not allow settlement to the <GL:project>project</> to
which the sales order is settled.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you entered the correct sales order.
If it is the correct sales order, contact your system administration.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW458 - No settlement rule could be created ?

  The SAP error message IW458: No settlement rule could be created typically occurs in the context of project systems or internal orders when trying to settle costs. This error indicates that the system was unable to create a settlement rule for the specified order or project. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Settlement Profile: The order or project may not have a valid settlement profile assigned, which is necessary for defining how costs should be settled.
  
  
  Settlement Rule Not Defined: There may be no settlement rule defined for the order or project, or the existing rules may not meet the criteria for settlement.
  
  
  Incorrect Status: The order or project might be in a status that does not allow for settlement (e.g., closed or technically completed).
  
  
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like cost centers, internal orders, or WBS elements) may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  
  
  Settlement Type: The