How To Fix KD549 - Debit with cost element & cannot be settled.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 549

• Message text: Debit with cost element & cannot be settled.

What causes this issue?

Costs/revenues exist for cost/revenue element &V1&. This cost/revenue
element was given source assignment &V2& in the source structure (->
settlement rule for sender -> parameters). However, there is no
distribution rule with settlement type &V3& for this source assignment
or the total of the percentages for the rules is less than 100.
Note:
Full settlement settles all the costs and revenues which have occurred
up to the settlement period and have not already been settled. In the
case of periodic settlement, you can configure the settlement profile
so that all the costs occurring in the settlement period are settled,
or if an amount less than 100% can be settled.

System Response

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?

Maintain the distribution rules for source assignment &V2& and
settlement type &V3& or use periodic settlement to settle less than
100%. Change the settlement profile for the sender as necessary.
<DS:TRAN.OKOA>Change settlement profile</>
Note:
Cost and revenue elements receive source assignment " " if you have not
entered a source structure in the settlement rule parameters.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KD549 - Debit with cost element & cannot be settled. ?

  The SAP error message KD549 ("Debit with cost element & cannot be settled") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when trying to settle costs from a cost object (like an internal order, project, or cost center) that has a debit entry with a specific cost element that is not eligible for settlement. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Element Configuration: The cost element associated with the debit entry may not be configured for settlement. In SAP, certain cost elements are designated as "settle-able," while others are not.
  Settlement Profile: The settlement profile assigned to the cost object may not include the cost element in question.
  Cost Object Status: The cost object (e.g., internal order, project) may be in a status that does not allow for settlement.
  Settlement Rules: There may be no valid settlement rules defined for the cost object, or the existing rules may not