How To Fix KD557 - System error: Settlement document is too large (more than & rows)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 557

• Message text: System error: Settlement document is too large (more than & rows)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KD557 - System error: Settlement document is too large (more than & rows) ?

  The SAP error message KD557, which states "System error: Settlement document is too large (more than & rows)," typically occurs during the settlement process in SAP Controlling (CO) when the system attempts to create a settlement document that exceeds the maximum allowable number of rows. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when settling internal orders, projects, or cost centers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Data: The primary cause of this error is that the settlement document being generated contains more rows than the system can handle. This can occur if there are a large number of line items being settled at once.
  Configuration Limits: SAP has predefined limits for the number of line items in a settlement document. If the number of line items exceeds this limit, the error will be triggered.
  Data Volume: High transaction volumes or a large number of cost objects being settled simultaneously can lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Batch Settlement: Instead of