How To Fix IW561 - Completion not possible; perform settlement first

IW561 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 561

• Message text: Completion not possible; perform settlement first

What causes this issue?

In the inspection, the system has determined error messages with the
conclusion of the order.

System Response

The status change is not performed.

How to fix this error?

Look at the log. Where necessary, also note the long texts of the error
messages.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW561 - Completion not possible; perform settlement first ?

  The SAP error message IW561: Completion not possible; perform settlement first typically occurs in the context of work order processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with maintenance orders or production orders. This error indicates that the order cannot be completed because it has not been settled yet. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsettled Order: The primary cause of this error is that the work order has not been settled. In SAP, settlement is the process of transferring costs from the order to the appropriate cost objects (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.).
  Pending Transactions: There may be pending transactions or costs that need to be accounted for before the order can be completed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be configuration settings in the order type or settlement profile that are preventing the completion.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IW561 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Perform Settlement:
  
  Go to the transaction code KO88