How To Fix KD020 - No settlement rule found to be used as reference

KD020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No settlement rule found to be used as reference

What causes this issue?

You want to reference a settlement rule which does not yet exist.

How to fix this error?

Please reference a settlement rule which does exist.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KD020 - No settlement rule found to be used as reference ?

  The SAP error message KD020 ("No settlement rule found to be used as reference") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to settle costs from a cost object (like an internal order, project, or cost center) but the system cannot find a valid settlement rule associated with that object. This can happen during the settlement process when you attempt to execute a settlement run.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Settlement Rule: The most common cause is that the cost object (e.g., internal order, project) does not have a settlement rule defined.
  Incorrect Status: The cost object may be in a status that does not allow for settlement.
  Settlement Profile Issues: The settlement profile assigned to the cost object may not be configured correctly.
  Cost Object Type: The type of cost object may not support settlement or may require specific configurations.
  Period Closing: The period may be closed, preventing any settlements from being processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Define Settlement