How To Fix KD019 - Settlement rule already exists, cannot create with reference

KD019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Settlement rule already exists, cannot create with reference

What causes this issue?

You want to enter a settlement rule which already exists, referencing
an existing rule.

How to fix this error?

You can only use referencing when creating a wholly new settlement
rule.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KD019 - Details

• The SAP error message KD019 ("Settlement rule already exists, cannot create with reference") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to create a settlement rule for a cost object (like an internal order, project, or cost center) that already has an existing settlement rule. This error indicates that the system does not allow the creation of a new settlement rule when one is already defined for the specified cost object.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Settlement Rule: The primary cause of this error is that the cost object you are trying to create a settlement rule for already has an existing settlement rule defined.
  Incorrect Reference: You might be trying to create a settlement rule using a reference to another object that already has a settlement rule.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry or the selection of the cost object.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Settlement Rules: 
  
  Navigate to the