How To Fix KD057 - Asset cannot settle to itself

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Asset cannot settle to itself

What causes this issue?

You have sepecified the sender fixed asset as the receiver of the
settlement. A fixed asset may not, however, settle to itself.

System Response

Further processing is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Enter a different fixed asset as the receiver.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KD057 - Asset cannot settle to itself ?

  The SAP error message KD057 ("Asset cannot settle to itself") typically occurs in the context of internal order settlement or when trying to settle costs from one asset to another. This error indicates that the system is attempting to settle costs from an asset to itself, which is not allowed in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Self-Settlement Attempt: The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to settle costs from an asset to the same asset. This is not a valid operation in SAP, as it does not make sense to settle costs to the same cost object.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the settlement rules or the assignment of the asset in the internal order or project.
  Incorrect Settlement Parameters: The parameters set for the settlement run may be incorrectly defined, leading to an attempt to settle to the same asset.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Settlement Rules: Review the settlement rules