How To Fix KD118 - The sender cannot settle to itself

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 118

• Message text: The sender cannot settle to itself

What causes this issue?

You have entered the number of the sender as a receiver. The standard
does not allow the settlement of a sender to itself.

How to fix this error?

Check your reciever entry and enter a receiver that differs from the
sender.
Note:
If you have already worked with settlement before Release 4.0 and have
settled senders to themselves, you have the following possibility:
You can change the type of this message (in the standard, an error
message appears) into a
Caution or
Do not issue a message.
To do this, use the workstep "<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK3OBA5>Adjust
message control</>" (Application area "KD", message number "118").

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KD118 - The sender cannot settle to itself ?

  The SAP error message KD118 ("The sender cannot settle to itself") typically occurs in the context of internal order or cost center accounting when you attempt to settle costs from a sender object (like an internal order or cost center) to itself. This is not allowed in SAP because it creates a circular reference, which is logically inconsistent.
  Cause:
  
  Self-Settlement Attempt: The primary cause of this error is that the sender object is being set up to settle costs to itself. For example, if you have an internal order and you try to settle costs from that order back to itself, SAP will throw this error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect configuration settings in the settlement rules or in the master data of the sender object.
  Settlement Rules: The settlement rules defined for the sender object may not be set up correctly, leading to an attempt to settle to itself.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Settlement Rules: Review the settlement rules for the sender object. Ensure that the sender is not set to settle to itself. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., KO02 for internal orders) and checking the settlement rules.
  Change Sender Object: If the sender is indeed set to settle to itself, change the settlement receiver to a different object (e.g., a different internal order, cost center, or profit center).
  Review Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the sender object is correctly configured and does not inadvertently point back to itself.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance on proper settlement configurations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to internal orders and settlement include:
  
  KO02: Change Internal Order
  KO03: Display Internal Order
  KOB1: Order Report
  KSV5: Display Settlement Rules
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test settlement to ensure that the error is resolved and that costs are being settled correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KD118 error and ensure proper cost settlement in your SAP system.