How To Fix KD203 - Allocation struct. &: Enter sett. cost element for accrual cost elements

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Allocation struct. &: Enter sett. cost element for accrual cost elements

What causes this issue?

For settlement cost element &V2& (in settlement structure &V1&) under
settlement assignment &V3& for receiver type &V4&, you specified that
settlement should take place by cost element. Settlement by cost
element is not allowed for settlement cost elements (in this case,
accrual cost element = settlement cost element).

How to fix this error?

In settlement structure &V1& save a settlement cost element for the
settlement of accrual cost element &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KD203 - Allocation struct. &: Enter sett. cost element for accrual cost elements ?

  The SAP error message KD203, which states "Allocation struct. &: Enter sett. cost element for accrual cost elements," typically occurs in the context of cost allocation in SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to execute a distribution or assessment cycle. This error indicates that the system requires a settlement cost element to be specified for accrual cost elements in the allocation structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Settlement Cost Element: The allocation structure you are using does not have a settlement cost element defined for the accrual cost elements. This is necessary for the system to know how to handle the costs during the allocation process.
  Incorrect Configuration: The allocation structure may not be properly configured to handle the specific types of cost elements you are working with.
  Accrual Cost Elements: The error specifically relates to accrual cost elements, which are used to recognize costs that have been incurred but not yet posted to the financial