How To Fix KD261 - Sender is opened or closed - settlement not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Sender is opened or closed - settlement not possible

What causes this issue?

At least one of the following system statuses is set for the sender:
Created
Closed
Deletion flag
Deletion indicator
As a result, the sender cannot be settled.

How to fix this error?

You can use master data maintenance for the sender to change the system
status if one of the statuses is set to one of the following:
Created (CRTD)
Closed (CLSD)
Deletion flag (DLFL)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KD261 - Sender is opened or closed - settlement not possible ?

  The SAP error message KD261 ("Sender is opened or closed - settlement not possible") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when trying to settle costs from a cost object (like an internal order, cost center, or project) that is either not in a valid status for settlement or has been closed.
  Causes:
  
  Cost Object Status: The sender cost object (e.g., internal order, cost center) may be in a status that does not allow for settlement. This could be due to it being marked as "closed" or "completed."
  Settlement Period: The settlement period may be closed in the controlling area, preventing any further settlements.
  Settlement Profile: The settlement profile assigned to the cost object may not allow for settlements under certain conditions.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the controlling module that prevent the settlement from being processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Cost Object Status:
  
  Verify the status of the sender cost object. If it is closed,