How To Fix J2810 - &4 Settlement not carried out as CF disturbance is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J2 - Message Class for Development Class JBT

• Message number: 810

• Message text: &4 Settlement not carried out as CF disturbance is not permitted

What causes this issue?

You tried to run the reconciliation function for a transaction with
which the alternative settlement costing procedure is selected in the
calculation rule, and the generation of type one cash flow disturbances
is not permitted. The system is unable to run the reconciliation
function in case a commitment cash flow exists for the transaction in
the database.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J2810 - &4 Settlement not carried out as CF disturbance is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message J2810, which states "Settlement not carried out as CF disturbance is not permitted," typically occurs in the context of settlement processes in SAP, particularly when dealing with internal orders, projects, or cost centers. This error indicates that there is a disturbance in the cost flow (CF) that prevents the settlement from being executed.
  Cause:
  
  
  Cost Flow Disturbance: The primary cause of this error is that there are inconsistencies or disturbances in the cost flow of the object you are trying to settle. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect or incomplete postings to the order or project.
  Unsettled costs or revenues that are not in balance.
  Issues with the allocation of costs or revenues that violate the rules set in the system.
  
  
  
  Settlement Profile Settings: The settlement profile assigned to the order or project may have settings that do not allow for certain types of disturbances.
  
  
  Incomplete Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the master records or transaction data that is required for the settlement process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Flow: Review the cost flow for the order or project. Ensure that all costs and revenues are correctly posted and that there are no discrepancies. You can use transaction codes like KOB1 (for order line items) or CJI3 (for project line items) to analyze the postings.
  
  
  Review Settlement Profile: Check the settlement profile assigned to the order or project. Ensure that it is configured correctly to allow for the type of settlement you are attempting. You can do this in the configuration settings under Controlling (CO) > Internal Orders > Settlement > Define Settlement Profiles.
  
  
  Correct Inconsistencies: If you find any inconsistencies in the postings, correct them. This may involve reversing incorrect postings or making additional postings to balance the costs and revenues.
  
  
  Run Settlement Again: After addressing the issues, attempt to run the settlement process again. Use transaction code KO88 for internal orders or CJ88 for projects.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on the specific error message and related settings.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  KO88: Settle Internal Order
  CJ88: Settle Project
  KOB1: Order Line Item Report
  CJI3: Project Line Item Report
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform settlement operations, as lack of permissions can also lead to errors.
  
  
  Testing in Development: If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to better understand the cause without affecting production data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the J2810 error in SAP.