How To Fix KD233 - No settlement for this sender

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 233

• Message text: No settlement for this sender

What causes this issue?

In the system there are three settlement transactions:
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Settlement of actual costs
Settlement of work in process or cost of sales
Settlement of variations
None of these transactions is relevant for this sender.
If you wish to establish why a settlement transaction is not relevant,
activate the flow trace for the settlement. Choose "Read settlement
rule -> Determine settlement transactions".
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<zh>Production orders (Order categorories 04 and 10)</>
Actual costs (1. business transaction) and variances (3. business
transaction) cannot be settled yet due to the following reasons:
The order has not yet been finally delivered (system status DLV has not
yet been set)
The order is not yet technically closed (system status TECO has not yet
been set)
The delivery or the technical closure occurred in a period that is
after the settlement period.
<ZH>Internal orders, WBS elements, production orders</>
Work in process (2. business transaction) cannot be settled, as the
sender does ot have a results analysis key.
<zh>All senders</>
Actual costs (1. business transaction) cannot be settled according to
the settlement profile. The settlement profile is stored in the
settlement rule for the sender (-> Parameters). If required, you can
assign a different settlement profile using the master data
maintenance.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KD233 - No settlement for this sender ?

  The SAP error message KD233 ("No settlement for this sender") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when trying to settle costs from a sender cost object (like a cost center, internal order, or project) to a receiver (like a cost center, internal order, or profitability segment). This error indicates that the system cannot find any valid settlement rules or that the sender object does not have any costs to settle.
  Causes of Error KD233
  
  
  No Settlement Rules Defined: The sender object may not have any settlement rules defined. Settlement rules are necessary for the system to know where to send the costs.
  
  
  No Costs to Settle: The sender object may not have any costs that need to be settled. This can happen if there are no actual costs posted to the sender.
  
  
  Incorrect Period: The settlement may be attempted in a period where the costs are not available or the settlement is not allowed.
  
  
  Settlement Profile Issues: The settlement profile assigned to the sender may not be configured correctly, or it may not allow for the type of settlement being attempted.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the settlement from being processed.
  
  
  Solutions to Error KD233
  
  
  Check Settlement Rules:
  
  Go to the sender object (e.g., cost center, internal order) and check if settlement rules are defined.
  If not, define the appropriate settlement rules using transaction code OKO7 (for cost centers) or KO02 (for internal orders).
  
  
  
  Verify Costs:
  
  Ensure that there are actual costs posted to the sender object. You can check this using transaction codes like KSB1 (for cost centers) or KOB1 (for internal orders).
  
  
  
  Check Settlement Period:
  
  Ensure that you are trying to settle in the correct period. Check the fiscal year and period settings in the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Review Settlement Profile:
  
  Check the settlement profile assigned to the sender object to ensure it is configured correctly. You can review this in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting the settlement has the necessary authorizations to perform the settlement.
  
  
  
  Run Settlement in Background:
  
  Sometimes, running the settlement in the background can help if there are temporary issues with the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KO88: Execute settlement for internal orders.
  KSU5: Execute settlement for cost centers.
  KSB1: Display cost center line items.
  KOB1: Display internal order line items.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on settlement processes in controlling.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.