How To Fix KD086 - No settlement rule is defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 086

• Message text: No settlement rule is defined

What causes this issue?

You have tried to display the settlement rule for an object. However,
this object does not have a settlement rule.

How to fix this error?

If you want to create a settlement rule, you must switch to the change
mode.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KD086 - No settlement rule is defined ?

  The SAP error message KD086 ("No settlement rule is defined") 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 there is no settlement rule defined for that object. This can prevent the settlement process from completing successfully.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Settlement Rule: The primary cause of this error is that the cost object (e.g., internal order, project) does not have a settlement rule defined. Settlement rules are necessary for directing how costs should be settled to other cost objects or accounts.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the cost object may not have been set up correctly, leading to the absence of a settlement rule.
  Cost Object Status: The status of the cost object may not allow for settlement, or it may not be in a state that permits the creation of a settlement rule.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Settlement