How To Fix KD311 - Planned settlement of cost of sales only possible after resetting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Planned settlement of cost of sales only possible after resetting

What causes this issue?

The sender
can receive a revenues (revenue cost elements) posting
has a results analysis key.
You should settle the ?accrued plan costs (sales revenue costs -
calculated by the planned results analysis) for the planned settlement.
However, the posted ?non-accrued plan costs were not settled before for
this sender.
You need to reset the previous planned settlement before you can change
from the settlement of ?non-accrued plan costs to settlement of
?accrued plan costs.

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

How to fix this error?

Settlement of ?non-accrued costs
If you still require non-accrued costs settlement, remove the results
analysis key from the sender's master data.
Settlement of ?accrued costs
If you require accrued costs settlement for this sender, you need to
reset the previous planned settlement. Then execute the planned
settlement for the reset periods once more, and then for the current
settlement periods.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KD311 - Planned settlement of cost of sales only possible after resetting ?

  The SAP error message KD311 ("Planned settlement of cost of sales only possible after resetting") typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost accounting, particularly when dealing with internal orders, cost centers, or projects that are set up for planned settlement.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that there is an issue with the planned settlement process for cost of sales. The most common causes include:
  
  
  Previous Settlements: There may have been a previous settlement that has not been reset. In SAP, if a settlement has been executed, the system requires that it be reset before a new planned settlement can be performed.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the cost object (e.g., internal order, cost center) may not allow for planned settlements, or there may be inconsistencies in the settings.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the cost object, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant master data.
  
  
  Period Closure: The period in which you are trying to perform the planned settlement may be closed, preventing any further settlements.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KD311 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Reset Previous Settlements:
  
  Navigate to the transaction for resetting settlements (e.g., transaction code KO88 for internal orders).
  Select the relevant order or cost object and execute the reset. This will allow you to perform a new planned settlement.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the cost object in the controlling area. Ensure that the settings allow for planned settlements and that they are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Check the master data for the cost object to ensure that all necessary entries are complete and correct. This includes verifying cost elements, cost centers, and any other relevant data.
  
  
  
  Open Periods:
  
  Ensure that the period you are trying to settle is open. You can check this in the period closing settings in the controlling module.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes or guidelines related to the KD311 error.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KO88 (for settlement), KOB1 (for displaying actual line items), and KSV5 (for displaying planned costs).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the KD311 error.
  Training: Consider training or resources on SAP Controlling (CO) module to better understand the settlement processes and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KD311 error and successfully perform the planned settlement of cost of sales.