How To Fix K4030 - Cost element groups overlap in sett. assgmnts &1 and &2 of structure &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K4 - Order settlement configuration tables

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Cost element groups overlap in sett. assgmnts &1 and &2 of structure &3

What causes this issue?

There are overlapping cost element intervals in the cost element groups
you entered as the source in settlement assignments &V1& and &V2& for
settlement structure &V3&. This means that there are cost elements that
are allocated to both settlement assignments, and the settlement to the
settlement cost element is not unique.
The problem occurred in controlling area &V4&.

System Response

When you are in the settlement structure maintenance this message is
only a warning. You can skip the message by choosing "Enter" to carry
out corrections.
When you save the settlement structure, the message appears as
information. The system always saves the settlement structure. You
should, however, correct the error as soon as possible. Otherwise
errors can occur during settlement.

How to fix this error?

Overcome the overlapping by
entering other cost element groups, or by
changing the cost element groups you have already entered.
You can display the cost element intervals for the cost element groups
you have entered by double-clicking or by choosing the display icon
next to the cost element group.
You can change the group you have entered through the menu
<ZH>Extras->Cost_element_group->Change</>. To do this, position the
cursor on the cost element group.
If you want to create a new cost element group, enter a group that has
not yet been created and choose "Enter". The system then creates the
group at your request.
You can get an overview of the settlement structure, including the cost
element groups you have used, through the menu path
<ZH>Extras->Overview_list</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K4030 - Cost element groups overlap in sett. assgmnts &1 and &2 of structure &3 ?

  The SAP error message K4030 indicates that there is an overlap in cost element groups within settlement assignments in a specific structure. This typically occurs in the context of internal order accounting or cost center accounting when you are trying to settle costs and the system detects that the cost element groups defined for the settlement assignments conflict with each other.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Overlapping Cost Element Groups: The cost element groups defined in the settlement assignments for the specified structures overlap. This means that the same cost elements are included in more than one group, which can lead to ambiguity in cost allocation.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of cost element groups or settlement assignments may not be set up correctly, leading to overlaps.
  Multiple Assignments: There may be multiple assignments for the same cost element group in the settlement structure, causing conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the K4030 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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