How To Fix KD213 - Either the sender is already settled, or there is nothing to settle

KD213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Either the sender is already settled, or there is nothing to settle

What causes this issue?

Possible causes:
The balance on the sender is zero.
There is nothing to settle for the settlement type selected.
Example: Periodic settlement
Distribution rule:,,Percentage rate,,,,,,50%
,,,,,,,,,,,,Receiver cost center,,1
,,,,,,,,,,,,Settlement type,,,,,,PER
Charge in the posting period: $200
Credit from earlier settlement: $100
The distribution rule always applies to the period value (here: $200).
At the month end, 50% (here $100) was settled. This leaves nothing to
be settled when the period close is repeated. The balance (here: $100)
can only be settled using full settlement or an additional distribution
rule.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KD213 - Either the sender is already settled, or there is nothing to settle ?

  The SAP error message KD213, which states "Either the sender is already settled, or there is nothing to settle," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to settle a cost object (like an internal order, cost center, or project) that has already been settled or does not have any costs to settle.
  Causes:
  
  Already Settled Sender: The cost object you are trying to settle has already been settled in a previous period. Once a cost object is settled, it cannot be settled again.
  No Costs to Settle: The cost object does not have any costs that need to be settled. This can happen if there were no expenses posted to the cost object or if all costs have already been allocated or settled.
  Incorrect Settlement Period: You might be trying to settle in a period that is not valid for the cost object, or the cost object is closed