How To Fix IW573 - Status management: Warning for settlement rule

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 573

• Message text: Status management: Warning for settlement rule

What causes this issue?

Certain circumstances in your company call for increased awareness when
creating <DS:GLOS.settlement_rule>settlement rules</> at this time. For
this reason, the issuing of a warning message was defined in your
System for the business transaction <zh>Create settlement rule</>.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW573 - Status management: Warning for settlement rule ?

  The SAP error message IW573, which indicates a "Status management: Warning for settlement rule," typically arises in the context of project systems or internal orders when there are issues related to the settlement rules defined for a particular order or project. This warning suggests that there may be inconsistencies or issues that need to be addressed before the settlement can proceed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Settlement Rule: The settlement rule for the order or project may be missing or not properly defined.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the settlement rules may not align with the requirements of the project or order.
  Status Management: The status of the order or project may not allow for settlement due to certain restrictions or conditions.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to costs, revenues, or other financial elements that affect the settlement process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Settlement Rules: 
  
  Navigate to the order or project in question and verify that the settlement rules are correctly defined. Ensure that the rules point to the correct receiver (e.g., cost center, internal order, etc.).
  If necessary, create or modify the settlement rules to ensure they are complete and accurate.
  
  
  
  Review Status Management:
  
  Check the status of the order or project to ensure it is set to allow for settlement. You may need to change the status if it is currently set to "not allow" settlement.
  Ensure that all necessary prerequisites for settlement are met (e.g., all costs are posted, and the project is in a state that allows for settlement).
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the data related to the order or project. Look for any discrepancies in costs, revenues, or other financial postings that may need to be resolved.
  Use transaction codes like KOB1 (for order reports) or CJI3 (for project reports) to analyze the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on settlement rules and status management related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  IW31/IW32: Create/Change Orders
  CJ20N: Project Builder
  KOB1: Order Reports
  CJI3: Project Reports
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to IW573 for additional context or patches that may address known issues.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the warning associated with the settlement rule in SAP.