How To Fix KD312 - Cost of sales must always be settled completely

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 312

• Message text: Cost of sales must always be settled completely

What causes this issue?

You want to settle the cost of sales for a sender. Note that the costs
must always be settled 100%.
In the settlement rule for the sender one of the following situations
exist:
The sum of the percentage rules is not 100%
Only one amount rule exists

How to fix this error?

Change the distribution rule of the sender so that
At least one rule exists with an equivalence number or
The sum of the percentage rules amounts to 100
If you are using a source structure, each source allocation must be
settled completely.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KD312 - Cost of sales must always be settled completely ?

  The SAP error message KD312 ("Cost of sales must always be settled completely") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when dealing with cost object controlling, particularly in the settlement of internal orders, projects, or production orders. This error indicates that the system requires that all costs associated with a cost object must be fully settled before you can proceed with further actions, such as closing the order or project.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Settlement: The primary cause of this error is that there are still costs associated with the cost object that have not been settled. This can happen if there are unallocated costs or if the settlement process was not completed successfully.
  Settlement Rules: The settlement rules defined for the cost object may require that all costs be settled before any further processing can occur.
  Open Items: There may be open items in the cost object that need to be addressed before settlement