How To Fix KD256 - There are no accrued amounts; settlement is not possible.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 256

• Message text: There are no accrued amounts; settlement is not possible.

What causes this issue?

The sender has a results analysis key, but <ZH>no</> accrued values.
Either the accrual was not yet started for the sender, or the values to
be settled from the accrual equal zero.
<ZH>Note</>
Actual costs are only settled once the sender is technically completed
or finally delivered.
This applies to
Projects that cannot carry revenues
In Service Management <ZK>for sales order production</> to the
indicator (<LS>Calculate WIP for orders in sales order production</>)
set in the accrual version for
Production orders
Internal orders with no revenues
Orders with no revenues
In Service Management <ZK>for engineer-to-order production</> to the
indicator (<LS>Calculate WIP for orders in engineer-to-order production
</>) set in the accrual version for
Internal orders with no revenues
Orders with no revenues
In Service Management to the indicator (<LS>Calculate WIP for internal
and service orders with no revenues</>) set in the accrual version for
Internal orders with no revenues
Orders with no revenues
To the indicator (<LS>Calculate WIP for production orders without
settlement to material</>) set in the accrual version for
Production orders without settlement to material

How to fix this error?

RESET N1
If necessary, start the accrual calculation for the sender
Restart settlement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KD256 - There are no accrued amounts; settlement is not possible. ?

  The SAP error message KD256, which states "There are no accrued amounts; settlement is not possible," typically occurs in the context of internal order settlement or project settlement in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find any accrued amounts to settle for the specified internal order or project.
  Causes:
  
  No Accrued Costs: There are no costs that have been accrued to the internal order or project. This could happen if no expenses have been posted to the order or if the costs have not been properly allocated.
  Settlement Rules: The settlement rules for the internal order or project may not be correctly defined, leading to no amounts being available for settlement.
  Period Closing: The period in which the costs were incurred may have been closed, preventing any further postings or settlements.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type may not be set up to allow for settlement, or it may not be configured correctly.
  Cost Elements: The cost elements used may not be set up for settlement, or they may not be linked to the internal order or project.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Accrued Costs: Verify if there are any costs posted to the internal order or project. You can do this by checking the order's line items in the relevant transaction (e.g., KO03 for internal orders).
  Review Settlement Rules: Ensure that the settlement rules are correctly defined for the internal order or project. You can check this in the order master data.
  Open Periods: Make sure that the accounting period is open for posting. If the period is closed, you may need to reopen it or post the necessary entries in an open period.
  Verify Order Type Configuration: Check the configuration of the order type to ensure it allows for settlement and is set up correctly.
  Check Cost Elements: Ensure that the cost elements used in the postings are set up for settlement and are linked to the internal order or project.
  Post Additional Costs: If necessary, post additional costs to the internal order or project to create accrued amounts that can be settled.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like KO03 (Display Internal Order), KO02 (Change Internal Order), and KOB1 (Order Line Items) to review and manage internal orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on internal order management and settlement processes.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling (CO) to further investigate the problem.