How To Fix KD238 - Sender allows revenue postings - receiver category & not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Sender allows revenue postings - receiver category & not possible

What causes this issue?

The sender allows revenue postings. The only receivers allowed are G/L
accounts and business segments . However, the settlement rule has a
receiver of type &V1&. It does not matter whether revenues have
already been posted to the sender or not.
Example:
A WBS element on the billing level is to be settled to a cost center.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Change the settlement rule in the sender master data. Possible
receiver types are the G/L account or the business segment.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KD238 - Sender allows revenue postings - receiver category & not possible ?

  The SAP error message KD238 ("Sender allows revenue postings - receiver category & not possible") typically occurs in the context of internal order accounting or cost center accounting when there is an attempt to post revenue to a receiver that is not configured to accept such postings. This error is related to the configuration of the sender and receiver in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The sender (e.g., a cost center or internal order) is set up to allow revenue postings, but the receiver (e.g., another cost center, internal order, or profit center) is not configured to accept revenue postings.
  Receiver Category: The receiver category may not support revenue postings. For example, certain types of cost objects (like cost centers) are typically not set up to receive revenue.
  Posting Type: The type of posting being attempted may not be compatible with the receiver's configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Sender Configuration: Verify the configuration of the sender object to ensure it is set up correctly to allow revenue postings.
  Check Receiver Configuration: Review the configuration of the receiver object to ensure it is set up to accept revenue postings. This may involve:
  
  Changing the receiver category to one that allows revenue postings.
  Adjusting the settings in the controlling area to allow revenue postings to the specific receiver type.
  
  
  Adjust Posting Type: Ensure that the posting type being used is appropriate for the receiver. If necessary, change the posting type to one that is compatible.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to your organization's setup.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OKB9 (for cost center accounting) or KOB1 (for internal orders) to check and adjust configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the posting has the necessary authorizations to perform revenue postings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Controlling (CO) to further investigate the issue.