How To Fix KD543 - Maintain accounting document type in settlement profile &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 543

• Message text: Maintain accounting document type in settlement profile &

What causes this issue?

Settlement must create an accounting document. Therefore, you need to
store an accounting document type in the settlement profile.

How to fix this error?

Enter an accounting document type in the settlement profile or use a
different settlement profile in your settlement object.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KD543 - Maintain accounting document type in settlement profile & ?

  The SAP error message KD543, which states "Maintain accounting document type in settlement profile &," typically occurs in the context of the settlement process in SAP Controlling (CO). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid accounting document type associated with the settlement profile you are trying to use.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The settlement profile you are using does not have an accounting document type assigned to it.
  Incorrect Settlement Profile: The settlement profile may not be correctly assigned to the relevant cost object (e.g., internal order, project).
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the necessary configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KD543 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Settlement Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  SPRO -> Controlling -> Internal Orders -> Settlement -> Define Settlement Profile
  
  Find the settlement profile that is causing the error and check if an accounting document type is assigned to it. If not, you need to assign a valid accounting document type.
  
  
  
  Assign Accounting Document Type:
  
  In the settlement profile configuration, ensure that you specify the appropriate accounting document type for the settlement. This is usually a document type that is relevant for the type of settlement you are performing (e.g., for internal orders, projects, etc.).
  
  
  
  Check Assignment to Cost Objects:
  
  Ensure that the settlement profile is correctly assigned to the relevant cost objects (e.g., internal orders, projects). You can check this in the master data of the cost object.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  If you suspect that authorization issues might be causing the problem, check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and modify the settlement profile.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test settlement to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to use transaction codes such as KO88 (for order settlement) or CJ88 (for project settlement) to test the settlement process after making changes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on settlement profiles and accounting document types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the KD543 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KD543 error and successfully perform the settlement process in SAP.