How To Fix KD229 - The sender is a cost object with distribution and is not for settlement

KD229 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 229

• Message text: The sender is a cost object with distribution and is not for settlement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KD229 - The sender is a cost object with distribution and is not for settlement ?

  The SAP error message KD229 ("The sender is a cost object with distribution and is not for settlement") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to settle costs from a cost object that is not configured to allow settlement. This error is often encountered during the settlement process in SAP, particularly when dealing with internal orders, cost centers, or projects.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Cost Object Configuration: The cost object (e.g., internal order, cost center) is set up for distribution but not for settlement. This means that while costs can be distributed to other cost objects, they cannot be settled to a final destination (like a profit center or another cost object).
  Settlement Profile: The settlement profile assigned to the cost object may not allow for settlement, or the settings may not be correctly configured.
  Incorrect Transaction: You may be trying to perform a settlement