How To Fix KD286 - Settlement canceled, as & sender has messages > spool list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Settlement canceled, as & sender has messages > spool list

What causes this issue?

Messages have occurred for &V1& senders. The system has terminated
processing.

How to fix this error?

Look at the spool log for the job to see which messages have occurred.
Correct the circumstances which caused the message or narrow the sender
selection.
If you cannot clear the causes of the messages or cannot use selection
to filter out the defective senders, the only remaining option is to
reduced the number of senders selected by background job, so that a
maximum of 998 senders per background job have messages.
Example:
In internal order settlement, the message "Maintain the sender
settlement rule" appears repeatedly.
If you use a status selection profile in the selection variant when
selecting orders, you can stipulate there that only orders with
settlement rules (system status SFMT or SETC active) can be selected.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KD286 - Settlement canceled, as & sender has messages > spool list ?

  The SAP error message KD286 ("Settlement canceled, as & sender has messages > spool list") typically occurs during the settlement process in controlling (CO) when there are issues related to the spool list for the sender object (like a cost center, internal order, or project). This error indicates that the system has encountered messages that exceed the spool list limit, preventing the settlement from being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Spool List Limit Exceeded: The sender object has generated more messages than the allowed limit in the spool list. This can happen if there are many messages queued for processing or if the spool settings are not configured correctly.
  System Configuration: The configuration settings for spool management may not be optimized, leading to issues with message handling.
  Message Processing Errors: There may be underlying issues with the messages themselves, such as errors in the data or processing logic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Spool List: 
  
  Go to transaction code SP01 to check the spool requests. Look for any messages related to the sender object that may be causing the issue.
  If there are too many messages, consider deleting unnecessary spool requests to free up space.
  
  
  
  Adjust Spool Settings:
  
  Review and adjust the spool settings in the system. You can do this in transaction SPAD (Spool Administration). Ensure that the spool parameters are set to accommodate the expected volume of messages.
  
  
  
  Reprocess Messages:
  
  If there are messages that need to be reprocessed, you can use transaction KOB1 (for orders) or KOB2 (for cost centers) to reprocess the relevant messages.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  Investigate any underlying errors in the messages that may be causing the settlement to fail. This may involve checking logs or using transaction SLG1 (Application Log) to find detailed error messages.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may be applicable.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SP01: Spool Request Overview
  SPAD: Spool Administration
  KOB1: Display Actual Line Items for Orders
  KOB2: Display Actual Line Items for Cost Centers
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  System Performance: Regularly monitor system performance and spool usage to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KD286 error and successfully process the settlement.