How To Fix K4113 - The number of rules must be greater than zero for costs to be settled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K4 - Order settlement configuration tables

• Message number: 113

• Message text: The number of rules must be greater than zero for costs to be settled

What causes this issue?

In the settlement profile, you set the actual costs or cost-of-sales to
mandatory or optional settlement, meaning that you need to maintain
settlement rules.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Therefore, the field for the number of rules in the group box "Other
parameters" should not remain empty or contain a zero if mandatory or
optional settlement of the actual costs or cost-of-sales is planned.

How to fix this error?

Enter a suitable number of distribution rules in the "Number of rules"
field
or
Set the actual costs / cost-of-sales to "Not for settlement".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K4113 - The number of rules must be greater than zero for costs to be settled ?

  The SAP error message K4113, which states "The number of rules must be greater than zero for costs to be settled," typically occurs in the context of cost allocation or settlement processes in SAP Controlling (CO). This error indicates that the system is unable to proceed with the settlement because there are no valid rules defined for the cost object in question.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Settlement Rules: The primary cause of this error is that the cost object (such as a cost center, internal order, or project) does not have any settlement rules defined. Settlement rules are necessary for the system to know how to allocate costs to other cost objects or accounts.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the rules are not properly set up in the system.
  
  
  Inactive or Incorrectly Defined Rules: Even if rules exist, they may be inactive or incorrectly defined, leading to the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the K4113 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Settlement Rules:
  
  Navigate to the relevant cost object (e.g., cost center, internal order).
  Check if there are any settlement rules defined. You can do this by going to the transaction code KO02 (for internal orders) or KS02 (for cost centers) and reviewing the settlement rule tab.
  
  
  
  Define Settlement Rules:
  
  If no rules are defined, you will need to create them. In the same transaction, you can add a new settlement rule by specifying the receiver (cost center, internal order, etc.) and the percentage or amount to be settled.
  
  
  
  Activate Rules:
  
  Ensure that any existing rules are active. If they are inactive, you will need to activate them.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure about how to set up the rules, consult with your SAP CO configuration team or refer to SAP documentation for guidance on defining settlement rules.
  
  
  
  Test the Settlement:
  
  After defining or correcting the rules, attempt to run the settlement process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  KO02 - Change Internal Order
  KS02 - Change Cost Center
  KOB1 - Display Actual Line Items for Orders
  KSU5 - Settle Orders
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal or specific SAP notes related to settlement rules for detailed guidance.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify settlement rules in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the K4113 error and successfully settle costs in SAP. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.